Somebody shot my rooster in head with BB gun-need urgent advice please!

[heartsizedfarm]

I like this news! The flinch means there's some sight there I think, so even a little bit of vision will make it possible for him to lead a normalish life. I'm trying to remember the enticing treats I used to get my old rooster to eat: cut up grapes, scrambled egg, milky bread. I would add a tablespoon of watered down wet cat food to your feeding regime.

 

[poodlechicks]

So glad to hear your rooster is doing better. I'll keep checking for updated and cheering for him.

 

[offtheleash]

Good morning update on Rick!!!

First off, thank you to those that showed support to me in this process, can't thank you enough!

I let the flock out this am, and Rick actually walked out like he knew where he was going. One eye is completely clear now, but we've been unsure if whether he can see or not.

The swelling in the other most injured eye has gone down a lot and looks like there's hope for it too.

The big news is Rick was making his call like he found something to eat, I turned around and he's scratching and drinking water out of the bitty waterer!!!

Big news, because we've been feeding him the hens whipped eggs mostly.

If I could've hit my knees right there in the run without worries of hitting poop, I would've, but instead I praised God standing up, tears flowing!

We've prayed and prayed for this guy, and it looks like he's going to be just fine!

I've learned a lot and I hope to be able to help someone else one day!

Thanks again to all of you, I will try to get done new pics of Rick today!

 

[heartsizedfarm]

That's going to make your life and his life so much easier if he can find his own meals! Hurray! What a great rooster you have there. The before and after pics are going to astonish people. So pleased you persisted with him.

 

[madicakes]

Oh my goodness, reading this just broke my heart! I am so happy to hear he is doing better and can't wait to read more updates!

 

[poodlechicks]

Oh, I'm so glad to hear he is doing much better! I will be waiting for his pictures.

 

[Aacre]

Go Rick! I am glad he is doing better!! Good job to all of you for persisting!

 

[memphis]

Great news!!!! Can't wait for pictures.

 

[hetherfeather]

yayayay! your rooster is OK!!!

 

[offtheleash]

Hey guys! Thanks again for the support!

I tried to get some pics of Rick tonight, but man he's getting feisty!

I got his bad eye open today after soaking it, so there's hope for it also.

My husband took a sweet potato up tonight for the other chickens when we were going to feed Rick by hand, and what do you know, Rick was eating, albeit a lot of stumbling like he was drunk, I guess he's very weak. It's his first day of moving and walking around. He did eat a lot though, like he's not eaten in forever!

Here is the best pics I could get today, this is of the worst eye.

I shot a video too of him eating but I can't upload it here.

You guys have a great night, and don't forget there's hope even when we think it's over!