I just want to report that my Butterscotch survived the bobcat attack ordeal and her puncture wounds, ripped skin, and feather loss have miraculously healed. The attack happened four weeks ago. For two weeks, I fed her high protein mixtures, gave her plenty of water, and dressed her wounds almost every day. She spent three weeks in the infirmary separated from the other three. However, the infirmary is on a 'third floor' of the coop. Butterscotch was able to see them through a screened window and hear them as they went through their day eating, pecking, and pooping, which gave her a sense of still being part of the flock. I then brought her down with the others but separated with a wire barrier for about a week. It took several days of re-socializing her with the others. The alpha pecked her and wouldn't let her eat and Butterscotch just runs away when she sees her coming. Today they were all getting along, much like they used to before that hungry, sneaky, bobcat traumatized and uprooted their whole peaceful existence. I hope to Butterscotch her began laying again…She is completing a molt triggered by the attack, but continues to eat and drink healthily and also is exploring the nesting boxes in preparation. It's been a looooonnnnnnngggg month!
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