Pennsylvania necropsy sites?

[leadwolf1]

Does anyone know where/how to get a necropsy done in the state of PA? I would like to have a necropsy done on my chicken to see what actually killed her. Any information would be appreciated.

 

[kittycooks]

My sympathies on the loss of your hen. Have you contacted your local county extension office? They may be able to help.

 

[leadwolf1]

Thanks, I should have thought of that...I actually have that number memorized from my days as dog club leader!

 

[chkn]

Well, hopefully her life won't be wasted and you can learn something from this so maybe some other hen could be spared.

 

[leadwolf1]

That's what I am hoping for...We are in a state of constant wetness right now and I am having problems that appear to be crop related. However, I lost a showgirl to what I thought was sour crop and now this NN girl to what seemed like impacted crop. However, all of the symptoms were not consistent with either. I don't want to lose another if it is something preventable. These are my pets. I've raised them from day olds. I can't/won't lose another. I have had no problems until all the miserable, wet weather....

 

[chkn]

Quote:
I know how you feel. The more I try not to get attached the more I do get attached.

 

[leadwolf1]

I have had chickens all of my life. When my husband asked me when the chicken obsession started, I found a pic of myself at 4 holding a pink easter peep

That was 44 years ago....I had chickens until I went to college. I just received chickens and my coop for Mother's Day this year. I have had no problems/losses with peeps....why now?? It just boggles my mind. I thought I was home free...23 week old chickens. And I thought I would have a problem with peeps...

 

[extraordinaryfowl]

I believe it is penn state that does necropsy's. I think they have a lab - and I assume they charge some price for it, though not sure what.

 

[leadwolf1]

I found the site for Penn State. I really would like to have her back to bury and they dispose of the body as they see fit. She was our pet and that doesn't sound too great to me....So, I am contacting an vet clinic that has both a farm animal and avian specialist on staff. I'm hoping that they can do the necropsy and provide us with her remains or, have her cremated and returned.

Thanks for the info though...I'm sorry if I sounded ungrateful, I'm just very upset about losing this girl and I sort of lost my manners there for a moment..