I'm so very sorry Apryl. You did your best, chickens are complicated and being "farm animals" don't garner many vets that will do surgery that are reasonably affordable.
The fact that we get attached and want the best for them is a relatively new concept, within the last 60 years. They are still not considered a typical pet and since they are seen as food producers and eventually food, there really is no demand for vets capable of doing more advanced care.
It would be great if more vets did the more complicated treatment for chickens, as they would probably have a decent clientele. They wouldn't get swamped, but there would be enough of a demand to be worth adding it to the clinic.
The fact that we get attached and want the best for them is a relatively new concept, within the last 60 years. They are still not considered a typical pet and since they are seen as food producers and eventually food, there really is no demand for vets capable of doing more advanced care.
It would be great if more vets did the more complicated treatment for chickens, as they would probably have a decent clientele. They wouldn't get swamped, but there would be enough of a demand to be worth adding it to the clinic.