i know i am very lucky as we do have a vet that specializes in poultry, because they are considered as livestock they are treated at the large animals practice and the cost of treatment is low, very low compared to what some people have paid on here, all i was trying to point out is that if a bird is seriously hurt and the owner has no intention of taking it to a vet for whatever reason then it's best to put it down sooner rather than leave it to see what happens and end up with a dead bird that has suffered prior to death.