One of my very tame chickens did the egg squat when a dog came after her and the dog did a number on her, but didn't try to eat her--just played with her and nipped her. The chicken finally realized what was happening and got away under a fence, and now it's 24 hours later and she is still either laying down or standing hunched over with her wings out and her head down. I gave her half a children's aspirin which didn't seem to help much, which is why I'm wondering if she might have some broken bones. I didn't see any blood anywhere, but it's hard to tell with how poofy she is.
I have the chicken in a crate in my basement to keep her separated, and am wondering if there is anything else I should do. The poor hen is clearly in a lot of pain...I've had injured chickens before, but none this bad. Is it inhumane to keep her alive? Should I just keep up with the aspirin and hope she gets better? She's not eating or drinking as far as I can tell, but does let out an occasional very quiet, single cluck when I check on her.
I have the chicken in a crate in my basement to keep her separated, and am wondering if there is anything else I should do. The poor hen is clearly in a lot of pain...I've had injured chickens before, but none this bad. Is it inhumane to keep her alive? Should I just keep up with the aspirin and hope she gets better? She's not eating or drinking as far as I can tell, but does let out an occasional very quiet, single cluck when I check on her.
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