nicksiders
1354 posts
Feb 05, 2007
9:13 PM
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I have a breeder hen (6 years old) that has a tumor on its wing. It appears to be growing. Would you cull; remove wing; allow to live afflicted? The tumor cannot be surgically removed.
Nick
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Last Edited by on Feb 05, 2007 9:15 PM
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Tony Chavarria
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1093 posts
Feb 05, 2007
9:32 PM
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Hey Nick, I would breed from it until the bird appeared to be in pain. At that point, I would destroy it.
If it is a valuable bird, have you thought about an avian vet taking a look at it and seeing if there is a chance to operate? Have you sought a second opinion?
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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nicksiders
1355 posts
Feb 05, 2007
9:59 PM
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I took it to the University of Tennesse Med. School to have the wing x-rayed(snuck in with a friend). The Tumor is in the bone. There is a vet. who specializes in birds in Memphis (15 minutes away). Very good bird and I would hate to see it die, but I could live without her. I have enough of her offspring to keep her bloodline active.
Nick
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Tony Chavarria
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1097 posts
Feb 05, 2007
10:16 PM
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Is It Redcheck?
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nicksiders
1357 posts
Feb 05, 2007
11:55 PM
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It is a blackcheck beard(but it has red under it)LOL
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