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Veterinary colleges need to "get real" about hens!
Too many times I come across well-intentioned chicken keepers who take their hen to the vets only to find that the vet has less knowledge than they do, and what's more is only too happy to charge for that lack of knowledge. The owners then turn to forums and such to try to find better advice.
Vet colleges need to get real! More and more people are keeping hens and what's more they are happy to pay for expert advice to help their sick chickens.
And you vets - if you don't know what's wrong with a chicken then refer your client to a vet that does!!!
Just had to get that off my chest!
Vet colleges need to get real! More and more people are keeping hens and what's more they are happy to pay for expert advice to help their sick chickens.
And you vets - if you don't know what's wrong with a chicken then refer your client to a vet that does!!!
Just had to get that off my chest!
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Or, is there some question we could ask that would test the vet? Something they are only likely to know if they have first hand hen experience?
You could start with the Chicken Vet website to see if you have one near you.(link below)
It is also worth just phoning around vets, especially "large animal" vets to see what their reaction is. Alternatively - try posting a thread on the "Health & Welfare" section of this forum to see if a member can recommend a good chicken vet in your area. Good luck - and hope you won't need one too soon!
http://chickenvet.co.uk/associated-practices/index.aspx
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When I first took a hen to John last year, he was the first to admit that his knowledge on chucks was limited to the basics he'd been taught at uni, but since then, he has seen a lot more and he says he's learning all the time.
I was expecting a bill the size of the National Debt after he's seen Señorita 4 times, given her 4 shots of a/bs and done a minor op, but his bill was less than £45. At least he doesn't pretend to know everything and he is always prepared to learn and try new ways.
Perhaps someone with the time and knowledge should set up a forum list where people can report good or bad poultry vets...