What on earth is this

[AmyJane725]

I did contemplate that, I guess I hold a lot of emotional guilt over not being at work. I have a baby and a toddler and have been a stay at home mum for three years so I earn very little. I know we are married and it’s not just his money. It would of been easier taking her to the vet instead of me doing hours apon hours of reading trying to educate myself and be the vet. It was exhausting with little kids hanging of me. Ohwell Atleast now I know something. And luckily (for now) she seems better

You're raising two little kids. Let him stay home with them for one day and you go to work and he'll be begging to switch back to the way it was. Never feel guilty about being the one who stays home. What you're doing is way harder.

He gets to go to work, be responsible for himself, have other adults around to talk to, have a lunch break, and when his day is over he comes home and doesn't have to worry about anything. You're completely responsible for two tiny humans whom you have to watch every minute lest they stick their finger in an outlet or pull a bookcase down on themselves, nobody around to have an intelligent conversation with, and it never ends. You're on call 24/7/365. I think it's pretty clear who has the better deal here.

This is all beside the point though. I just get upset when I see people on here posting that their husband won't "let" them take a chicken to the vet. You don't need his permission.

Anyway, I'm really glad your girl is doing better. It's so scary to have to deal with something like that alone. This site is so great because there are so many knowledgeable people who are eager to help. I hope she continues to improve.

 

[Aunt Angus]

You're raising two little kids. Let him stay home with them for one day and you go to work and he'll be begging to switch back to the way it was. Never feel guilty about being the one who stays home. What you're doing is way harder.

He gets to go to work, be responsible for himself, have other adults around to talk to, have a lunch break, and when his day is over he comes home and doesn't have to worry about anything. You're completely responsible for two tiny humans whom you have to watch every minute lest they stick their finger in an outlet or pull a bookcase down on themselves, nobody around to have an intelligent conversation with, and it never ends. You're on call 24/7/365. I think it's pretty clear who has the better deal here.

This is all beside the point though. I just get upset when I see people on here posting that their husband won't "let" them take a chicken to the vet. You don't need his permission.

Anyway, I'm really glad your girl is doing better. It's so scary to have to deal with something like that alone. This site is so great because there are so many knowledgeable people who are eager to help. I hope she continues to improve.

Hear, hear!

However, vet bills are big expenses. I wouldn't spend a large amount without consulting hubby, even though I am the bread-winner in this household. If he says no, I usually come up with a compromise. I make 4x what he does, so I *could* just do what I want, but that would be shady.

But as far as your chicken is concerned... I have a Cochin who had a difficult time passing a shelless egg. It took her a week or two to get back to normal. She only lays once a week or so now. I keep looking for evidence of EYP, but haven't seen any... yet. I just think once a week is her new norm. Maybe your girl is similar?

 

[Countrydreamin]

You're raising two little kids. Let him stay home with them for one day and you go to work and he'll be begging to switch back to the way it was. Never feel guilty about being the one who stays home. What you're doing is way harder.

He gets to go to work, be responsible for himself, have other adults around to talk to, have a lunch break, and when his day is over he comes home and doesn't have to worry about anything. You're completely responsible for two tiny humans whom you have to watch every minute lest they stick their finger in an outlet or pull a bookcase down on themselves, nobody around to have an intelligent conversation with, and it never ends. You're on call 24/7/365. I think it's pretty clear who has the better deal here.

This is all beside the point though. I just get upset when I see people on here posting that their husband won't "let" them take a chicken to the vet. You don't need his permission.

Anyway, I'm really glad your girl is doing better. It's so scary to have to deal with something like that alone. This site is so great because there are so many knowledgeable people who are eager to help. I hope she continues to improve.

I probably could not love this comment enough. I wish I got paid for what I do!

She is still ok today though no eggs from her yet. I only want her to start laying as an indication that she won’t lay inside her again, Atleast for some time being

 

[Countrydreamin]

Hear, hear!

However, vet bills are big expenses. I wouldn't spend a large amount without consulting hubby, even though I am the bread-winner in this household. If he says no, I usually come up with a compromise. I make 4x what he does, so I *could* just do what I want, but that would be shady.

But as far as your chicken is concerned... I have a Cochin who had a difficult time passing a shelless egg. It took her a week or two to get back to normal. She only lays once a week or so now. I keep looking for evidence of EYP, but haven't seen any... yet. I just think once a week is her new norm. Maybe your girl is similar?

I really hope so!!! Cos I want her to have a happy life, she is more than an egg layer but a beloved pet.

Yes, hubby checks with me too over larger purchases even though he is the one that is the bread winner. But sometimes I do feel like he thinks his role is more important than mine and that sucks

 

[Aunt Angus]

I really hope so!!! Cos I want her to have a happy life, she is more than an egg layer but a beloved pet.

Yes, hubby checks with me too over larger purchases even though he is the one that is the bread winner. But sometimes I do feel like he thinks his role is more important than mine and that sucks

I'm so sorry.... I am so over this male-dominated society of ours. It's better than it used to be (our poor foremothers), but still... Men are awesome, but I can certainly do without that attitude....

I'm not going to return this into a marriage thread, but I'm sure your kids will get it. My boys did. And that's how we change the world.

 

[Elfer]

If her poop has firmed up and is looking normal, that is a good sign.

 

[Countrydreamin]

My fears are confirmed this morning. Instead of being able to lay my poor chook has popped another egg inside of her. I think this will be the end for her. Poor love. Nothing I can really do for reoccurring internal laying.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I'm so sorry. You're absolutely right: there really isn't anything else you can do. Poor thing...

 

[AmyJane725]

My fears are confirmed this morning. Instead of being able to lay my poor chook has popped another egg inside of her. I think this will be the end for her. Poor love. Nothing I can really do for reoccurring internal laying.

I'm really sorry.
The only thing I know of to do is get a hormone implant that will stop her from laying altogether. (And the other option will likely be suggested by many soon enough)

 

[Elfer]

So sorry. Hard to go through.