I'm kind of in the middle. As long as they are not in pain and able to function (eat and drink) I'll give them time--but each time I setup the processing station, I'll reevaluate where they are and at that point it becomes a quality of life decision.Poor thing!! I wonder if she will make slow, steady improvements, or if this is just who she will be from now on? I always have the farmer vs. pet owner dispute with myself when something like this happens. I know a farmer probably wouldn't keep a bird with issues, but I find I can't just cull in a snap judgment. I always hope for full recovery, even when things look really bad. My husband shakes his head at me. Okay, okay, I'm not a very good farm girl.