MJ's little flock

[ManueB]

Our vets bill are less expensive here but I'm not sure how to compare fairly since salaries and life costs are so different.

 

[RoyalChick]

Not that New Zealand vet ?
Saez the vet ? Edit : Sez, not Saez

Oh I forgot about her - I like her too - but I was thinking of these guys:

https://www.youtube.com/@BirdVetMelbourne/videos

 

[Grammy60]

Well, Dr Mark has retired (or he's trying to) so I'm trying a new vet. It's a chain vet specialising in exotic species, The Unusual Pet Vets.

She's halfway through her appointment and being amazingly well behaved. She's not egg bound! I'm delighted. But now we're exploring other possibilities.

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I'm happy you found a replacement vet and that she is good

 

[MaryJanet]

Not that New Zealand vet ?
Saez the vet ? Edit : Sez, not Saez

I don't know that one. I'll have to look them up.

 

[BY Bob]

Actually the local vet now does exotic species too. That's where Blossom goes and I don't always find the people who work on the desk to be personable.

So I chose another one from a web search. There are several exotic species specialists to choose from within a 45 minute drive.

Dr Jing made a very good impression. She was careful and thorough.

Just amazing. You are fortunate to have access to great care for your ladies.

 

[MaryJanet]

Our vets bill are less expensive here but I'm not sure how to compare fairly since salaries and life costs are so different.

It's impossible to compare. So many factors to consider.

 

[MaryJanet]

Oh I forgot about her - I like her too - but I was thinking of these guys:

https://www.youtube.com/@BirdVetMelbourne/videos

I'd forgotten about those awesome videos!

 

[MaryJanet]

Just amazing. You are fortunate to have access to great care for your ladies.

I think all Australians are. Or at least those of us living within reach of the major cities. There is a rural vet crisis and there's high attrition in the profession - it's a very painful job attracting people with high empathy. Clients expect miracles and are unknowingly only partially informed by what they read online.

 

[MaryJanet]

It seems to me that if Katie has a spirochete overload, it's likely all the hens have. So I called up the vet to say thanks and also to say I'm open to bringing the team in for further appointments and I'd like to reduce incidence going forward if possible.

 

[ManueB]

It seems to me that if Katie has a spirochete overload, it's likely all the hens have. So I called up the vet to say thanks and also to say I'm open to bringing the team in for further appointments and I'd like to reduce incidence going forward if possible.

Good thinking to check ! Hopefully not. It seems many times not all the chickens of a flock that is exposed to bacteria or parasite actually get an overload but only the ones whose immune system is a bit more fragile at that moment, or who are more sensitive..

Did the vet mention if there are other options for treatment in lighter case than Metronidazole? It would be sad having to forego all their eggs. But better to have them in good health, of course.