Neutering your Cockerals so they can live!

[ChickenCanoe]

Given the extensive and cautionary care taken in the planning for the event and our collective interest in the process, I would hope that @Granitestater would fill us in on the results.

The OP was last on BYC Thursday evening. Maybe the process didn't go well.

 

[Kusanar]

The OP was last on BYC Thursday evening. Maybe the process didn't go well.

That's kind of what I'm thinking, as hard as anesthesia is on birds + the fail rate of caponization when done by someone that doesn't do it often, he likely didn't make it and they don't want to come back on here and get a "told you so" by everyone.

 

[Aunt Angus]

That's kind of what I'm thinking, as hard as anesthesia is on birds + the fail rate of caponization when done by someone that doesn't do it often, he likely didn't make it and they don't want to come back on here and get a "told you so" by everyone.

That's what I thought, too. I hope not...

She could pm those of us who were only supportive. I'd appreciate it.

 

[Granitestater]

My beloved Checkers did not survive. Respiratory distress turned into cardiac arrest. Surgeon never even got to approach the testes. However he later viewed them saying they were twice the size of incision + he would have had diff. It was an open between ribs incision through air sac, not laparoscopic. This large VCA hospital had 2 certified anesthesia tech's but could not save my boy. I cannot tell you the self loathing and guilt I have. I will never be the same; a piece of my heart is dead. Could I have prepped more for this? In retrospect, more talk re: the anesthesia aspect. There was much prep for replacing blood if needed as that is often the cause of demise. When I wake up every day he is the first thought in my head. My faith in my decision making is all gone + I will never trust myself again. May the good Lord bless and keep you my sweet Checkers boy. I love you.

 

[sourland]

Seriously sorry for your loss. You did what you thought was best for him. Never look backwards.

 

[casportpony]

Oh no, I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[Folly's place]

I'm so sorry for your loss. You did what was best for both of you, and sometimes things just don't work out as we would wish.
Mary

 

[Aunt Angus]

My beloved Checkers did not survive. Respiratory distress turned into cardiac arrest. Surgeon never even got to approach the testes. However he later viewed them saying they were twice the size of incision + he would have had diff. It was an open between ribs incision through air sac, not laparoscopic. This large VCA hospital had 2 certified anesthesia tech's but could not save my boy. I cannot tell you the self loathing and guilt I have. I will never be the same; a piece of my heart is dead. Could I have prepped more for this? In retrospect, more talk re: the anesthesia aspect. There was much prep for replacing blood if needed as that is often the cause of demise. When I wake up every day he is the first thought in my head. My faith in my decision making is all gone + I will never trust myself again. May the good Lord bless and keep you my sweet Checkers boy. I love you.

I am so so so sorry...


I know you wanted the best for him. I hope everyone realizes that.

 

[TwoShepherds]

I'm sorry that you lost him. I know that must be very difficult, disappointing and sad, but try not to be too hard on yourself. He didn't suffer and your intentions were kind, and kindness is often lacking in this world.

 

[aart]

My beloved Checkers did not survive.

AhhhBummer!
Sorry for your loss.
Thanks for reporting back.