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post #1 of 4
8/25/12 at 5:25pm
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My little hen was attacked by the 2 Toms I have. They pecked her head up badly but also really hurt her nose cavities, literally crushing them in. She can't breathe through her nose, she's breathing through her mouth right now. I'm at a lose as to what to do. I separated her from them, and wiped off the blood to make sure she stopped bleeding. She is drinking and eating but has a hard time standing up and she's shaking on and off, I expect do to the pain and shock. Any suggestions would really be appreciated. She is only 4 months old.

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post #2 of 4
8/26/12 at 7:31am

Do you have the one Hen only and if so you did what you needed to do sounds like your Toms are trying to get her to commit to one of them and nether one wants to be the looser.

Sounds like she is traumatized or in shock keep her worm and dry and away from those TOMS they may mature and lesson there aggression or you may have get more Hens or loose a Tom Trial and error you will have to try different things till something works.

I have what I think is enough Hens to Go around so that's not a problem yet? what Breed are the Turkeys some are more aggressive than others from what I have read.

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post #3 of 4
8/29/12 at 5:28pm
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Thank you so much for your input. The turkeys are Bourbon Reds.  I have 4 of them.  Two of them are for sure Tom's. The one that was attacked is a hen, and the third one is hard to say right now, could be a hen or a tom??  My little girl is doing much better. She has been unable to keep her balance but today did very well when walking. She still shakes a bit, but she's eating and drinking and making her happy noises.  I didn't think about the tom's wanting to claim her. I figured somebody pecked at her, drew blood and then they all went into a frenzy from seeing the blood. It's so hard when you have a hurt animal, you know that fine line between wanting to nurse them and at the same time not wanting them to be in any more pain......very fine line.
 

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post #4 of 4
8/29/12 at 6:47pm
I'm sorry to hear what happened. Can you put some VetRx for poultry above her nostrils? It should soothe her and possibly ease her breathing. You probably should put in on unbroken skin. She can also have a drop or two in her mouth. Check the directions to be sure. Hope she recovers quickly.
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