- Jul 31, 2014
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Hello my name is donna and a long time ago used to be a member, We have in the past couple gotten standard cochins. very nice and docile chickens. I have three dogs and two cats also. I really need advice as soon as possible .I am not sure I am in the right section to ask these questions but here goes. Last night a raccoon attacked my chickens before they went in and before we got home for me to shut the gat. he killed one of the smaller hens and then attacked My big buff rooster. He bled a lot on the wattle and just wants to keep his head down. eyes swollen shut. I cant get him to drink or eat and I see a splintered area at the side of his beak. The other is a hen who seems pretty perky for the looks of her wounds. All on the head also. eyes swollen but the worst is her beak is splintered upper and lower part broken off. she drinks and swollows . Now the flies are laying eggs on her head near the eyes. I am at my wits end here. she has the will, but what about that beak and he looks pretty good and no will. A big beautiful guy too. I have use Neosporin and vet rx and put a wound cover where I can of their face called emt gel. If they have to be killed then I cant do it. and then hubby will have to do the job. does there sound like there is any hope for the two of these. I don't want them to suffer but want to give them a chance. your reply will really be appreciated. sorry if I have this in the wrong place if so hope it will be directed where it belongs . thank you donna