So I got the 2 most injured ones in a create in the house for the night (others are secured in coop). I honestly can't deal with traumatizing them anymore tonight so will re-evaluate and tend to wounds tomorrow. Really looks like surface wounds but worried about infection. Very stressful day as...
My gut is the wounds look worst then they are. No active bleeding and birds are moving well. My broody hen; injury is to the back of neck. Raw and exposed but not bleeding and she is moving well. #2 has about 3 quarter sized spots and is definitely banged up and in sock and has not left #1 side...
I am almost immobilized by the event. To make matters worst, i know one of my dogs were involved as I caught her in the yard but I honestly do not believe she instigated it....especially with 2 birds still missing. Her doings were left evident per normal "dog as predator behavior". My current...
Inspiring as I am currently devastated having to deal with wounded chickens as I type this. It happened early this morning and I am still numb.....don't even know the extent. I confirmed dead, 4 injured but up and moving, 3 MIA and 5 in total shock. I feel so guilty for not protecting them better.