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I think we all feel that sometimes..it is a natural thought but ...what else could we do under circumstances we are faced with that we have little control over...? Please, don't feel that you should have done more...if it were not for your extensive help he would have succumbed to his injury...

So sorry to hear the sad news....you did all anyone could have done to save him. Suzie

lightchick.. Hang in there...you have some wonderful people helping you here...casportpony and eggsessive have given you so much help...you are doing wonderfully by him..without the three of you he would not still be here...whatever the outcome he could be in no better care .... praying for...

Because I was concerned for you and the Silkie Roo...could not leave the site until you had some constructive help..eggsessive has been a godsend. casportpony has amazing knowledge on tube feeding a sick bird, shall I contact her on your behalf so that she can show you what and how to do this...

lightchick.. You are in expert hands now with Eggcessive..I am off for the night now..it is almost 2.00am here...wishing you and the Silkie chicken the very best of luck...keep updating...I won't sleep well...but will check for any progress when I am online in about 6 hours from now...

Stay online...another expert is now online too....

I am going to PM casportpony..she may well have another aspect to helping your friends sick chicken..hang in there...she will be with you shortly....

If he were mine I would put him under a heat lamp....

I don't know what your night temperatures are ....it may be a good idea if the night is not warm to put him under a heat lamp...he needs to conserve his energy for healing right now. You could try adding some sugar to his water,,offer him some scrambled egg,,,it may be a good idea to trim...

Likely to be a hawk...cats would not normally attack a chicken of such age being 13 weeks he is not a young chick... you must be distraught at this happening when you are looking after the chickens of a friend...you are doing a wonderful act here...if he survives it will be due to your care...

Do not use anything with caine in it...I noticed one of the medications you show has lidocaine,,do not even consider it for your sick boy...!, The last one on your post would be better,,,,

Do you know what he was attacked by ? Another chicken or an outside predator ? How deep are the wounds ?

As you will know Silkies are susceptible to head injuries...if their head is pecked..if he has no injuries to his head that may be causing the eye swelling I would just take it that bruising and pecking to his facial area are what has caused the swelling..if he is sleeping then let him rest for...

Poor soul..he is looking depressed and in shock... maybe apply a little diluted betadine/iodine to his wounds and leave him in a darkened area..he may well be feeling better tomorrow...I would not at this stage try force feeding him...he needs to be peaceful right now and to try and force feed...