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avian vet (just this morning) said that even if full muscle and nerve regeneration doesn't happen, if we can get the toes uncurled and keep them relatively flat, he can still use the foot for balance and let the other leg do most of the weight bearing. Would it be the same for Zane?
Yes, I think so. He was previously doing just that, before we were aware that he had no feeling in the foot. And you know, I had the same thought about the pride thing-I really dont know what Zane feels or wants from this. Quality of life is something we cant really decide for someone else, however, we are in that very position with our animals. It's a tough thing, to decide if he wants to live in his present condition. Then, there's the issue, selfish as it may be, of wondering if we can do everything for crippled Zane every day for as long as he lives. That could very well be years and years. If he belonged to someone else, someone more, well, pragmatic about all this, then he would have met the axe five months ago. I think my hope is that he'll be able to get around, using his dead foot as a crutch, and maybe have conjugal visits from some of his ladies who seem to really like him. It still leaves me with having to construct a special coop for him to live in. I dont think the dog kennel is the best place for him, day in and day out, for years on end.
Jill! Good to see Zane's older sister! That's interesting information about the nerves regenerating. Sure hope that happens for Zane. Hug Lily for me!
Yes, I think so. He was previously doing just that, before we were aware that he had no feeling in the foot. And you know, I had the same thought about the pride thing-I really dont know what Zane feels or wants from this. Quality of life is something we cant really decide for someone else, however, we are in that very position with our animals. It's a tough thing, to decide if he wants to live in his present condition. Then, there's the issue, selfish as it may be, of wondering if we can do everything for crippled Zane every day for as long as he lives. That could very well be years and years. If he belonged to someone else, someone more, well, pragmatic about all this, then he would have met the axe five months ago. I think my hope is that he'll be able to get around, using his dead foot as a crutch, and maybe have conjugal visits from some of his ladies who seem to really like him. It still leaves me with having to construct a special coop for him to live in. I dont think the dog kennel is the best place for him, day in and day out, for years on end.
Jill! Good to see Zane's older sister! That's interesting information about the nerves regenerating. Sure hope that happens for Zane. Hug Lily for me!
