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Even a "Hobby Homestead" like ours.
This morning when I let the chicken out the oldest of the older hens that came from a neighbors was down. She responded when I pet her, but it was clear she was in trouble. I brought her into the house and examined her. It felt as though she was fulled with fluid in her abdomen. From her breathing and physical appearance I felt she needed to be put out of her misery. A visit to the vet is not an option. I wrapped her in a fluffy towel and brought her to the butcher block. I don't believe she experienced any trauma - I am gaining some experience in this area (and, since we will soon be culling chickens to eat, this is a good thing).
This morning when I let the chicken out the oldest of the older hens that came from a neighbors was down. She responded when I pet her, but it was clear she was in trouble. I brought her into the house and examined her. It felt as though she was fulled with fluid in her abdomen. From her breathing and physical appearance I felt she needed to be put out of her misery. A visit to the vet is not an option. I wrapped her in a fluffy towel and brought her to the butcher block. I don't believe she experienced any trauma - I am gaining some experience in this area (and, since we will soon be culling chickens to eat, this is a good thing).
