Are These Tumors On Her Head?

[Acre4Me]

We euthanized this poor girl. Given the fast growth of what was likely tumors, and evidence of spreading to the other eye, we felt that humanely ending her life was the best decision.

Thanks for your help in identifying what was going on.

 

[Eggcessive]

Sorry for your loss, but very glad that you prevented her from suffering. It is always difficult to cull, but what responsible owners should do. If you would like to get her tested for Mareks or Leukosis, the state vet can perform a necropsy M-F if the body is kept cool. Here is a list of state vets:
https://www.metzerfarms.com/PoultryLabs.cfm

 

[Acre4Me]

Sorry for your loss, but very glad that you prevented her from suffering. It is always difficult to cull, but what responsible owners should do. If you would like to get her tested for Mareks or Leukosis, the state vet can perform a necropsy M-F if the body is kept cool. Here is a list of state vets:
https://www.metzerfarms.com/PoultryLabs.cfm

Thanks. We might do that, but I think she was wrapped in plastic and put in a freezer because trash pick up won’t be for a week. So, the freezing of her might be a problem for necropsy.

Yes, we were sad to cull her, but worse to think of her growing tumors and suffering. The kid was the primary caretaker of her, so approved the cull, but did not wish to be present for it bc was too attached.

So far, no other symptoms of illness here. Hope it stays that way.

 

[Kiki]

No freezing...just refrigerate.

 

[Eggcessive]

You could discuss that with the state vet pathologist. They still might be able to test her for the diseases, so I would at least ask.

 

[Acre4Me]

You could discuss that with the state vet pathologist. They still might be able to test her for the diseases, so I would at least ask.

Good idea-I’ll call. Spouse put the bird in the freezer, I didn’t find out till later, as I wasn’t sure when we would cull her. So, by the time I found out, she was likely frozen. Btw, she was put into a deep freeze chest freezer we have in the barn for non-human food, and non food purposes.

 

[Futuregreenefarm]

Awh love and hugs to "the kid". And respect for being so adult to think of the pet before themselves. That took guts kiddo.