I know the vet of which you speak I think (he's sth african?) and he is very good. He will do everything he can but also recognises that there are limits to what people can justify spending on a bird that may have a porr prognosis anyway. You did a good thing for this bird and you should be commended for caring enough to have her seen and spending as much on her as you did when you had her for such a short period of time

He is good. isn't he? He was extremely thorough and actually ended up drawing a flow chart on the white board exploring all options. I once took a budgie to a local vet who is great with my dog, and is always very honest and caring, but it quickly became apparent that he had absolutely no idea of what to do. I took the same bird with the same problem to the Burwood vet and his competence was immediately apparent. I won't go any where else now.

 

In reference to your comment Kaz about childrens' pets, I admit that my first birds where purchased for the kids, but now I regard them as far too tricky a pet to be allowed to be managed by children. I won't even allow them to choose a new bird now. They get too caught up in the colours.

Hugs on your loss. Your poor hen. I'm glad you found a great Avian vet though. Good luck on your search for a new hen. :rofl: