So my dumb (I know, he's not dumb but doing what he's bred to do
) Golden Retriever attacked a hen today, about and hour and a half ago. She's a Buff Orpington, about 9 months old, maybe 5 lbs. I was able to get her away from him and there are feathers everywhere. She was able to run off with a terrible limp. I picked her up and didn't feel any broken bones but I'm not a doctor. I have her in a dog crate with straw, food and water, she's been "panting" and sitting quietly. I call it panting because I don't know what else to call it-she has her beak open and seems to be breathing heavy. My first thought was to put her out of her misery but got on the BYC chat and they suggested confining her. How long to I keep her quarantined? What signs do I watch for? FYI, we have hens for eggs first, when they're done laying we plan to eat them and lastly they are here for our enjoyment. I'm not taking her to a vet, she's not a show chicken. I'm not trying to be crass, just giving as much information as possible
Thanks in advance for any advice you have for me!
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