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Aussiechickener
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- Mar 3, 2020
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So hopefully this is my final update. My girl is doing well. After a final checkup they have determined she has no traces of infection and has not retained any more fluid. I've been given the all clear but have been told to keep an eye on her as this kind of thing has a habit of resurfacing over the years, especially if she starts laying again once the implant wears off.
Thank you all so much for your support and I hope this helps other older chicken owners. I've been told by the vet it's best to give implants to older chickens which appear to be coming to the end of their laying to help prevent too much stress. I know not everyone is so attached to their chickens and would prefer not to put so much effort and money into a chicken but I will definitely be considering the option in the future as my girls age.
Thank you all so much for your support and I hope this helps other older chicken owners. I've been told by the vet it's best to give implants to older chickens which appear to be coming to the end of their laying to help prevent too much stress. I know not everyone is so attached to their chickens and would prefer not to put so much effort and money into a chicken but I will definitely be considering the option in the future as my girls age.