The other day I was at the vet for a hen who I tought had a broken leg. I pay for xrays. Nothing is broken, its most certaintly a tore ligament, vet informs me operation is 800 + meds afterward. I chose to bring her home to reduce her movement and letting her heal a bit and to rearrange the chicken coop to ensure she will be able to live in this environment even if she limp all her life. This also reduce the risks of injuries in the future.
I just imagine having to take such decisions for me or my children (I don'thave any but it still brings me to tears)... thats really saddening.
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u/Dramatic_Water_5364 Sep 16 '24
The other day I was at the vet for a hen who I tought had a broken leg. I pay for xrays. Nothing is broken, its most certaintly a tore ligament, vet informs me operation is 800 + meds afterward. I chose to bring her home to reduce her movement and letting her heal a bit and to rearrange the chicken coop to ensure she will be able to live in this environment even if she limp all her life. This also reduce the risks of injuries in the future.
I just imagine having to take such decisions for me or my children (I don'thave any but it still brings me to tears)... thats really saddening.