Haha! My husband would have a harder time than me! And the boys.... I can't stand upsetting everyone. At least I grew up on a farm of sorts and we dealt with animal death. I just never had to do it myself. I think I could manage, but I will tell everyone that I sent the chicks back so I don't have to see the sad (boys) and sympathetic (hubby) looks from everyone. I'll take them up to the old farm and make it quick. Then they can join my two hens in the circle of life out in the orchard.
I'm really torn. If my other birds stay healthy, the chicks have to go.
If my flock catches the crud
, then the chicks can stay. Sad choice. I suspect it is mg, which can be managed with Denagard in a closed flock. Should know the necropsy results in a week. So, do I cull to reduce the risk to my other birds that may already be exposed? Do I wait? Because if my other birds are already infected, the new pullets can live amongst the carriers.
What to do???
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I'm really torn. If my other birds stay healthy, the chicks have to go.
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