Advice after fox attack?

Hi. Welcome to BYC. Just recently my hen was attacked by a fox also. She had a deep gash in her neck, but now it is almost completely healed. Maybe we could get a picture of the wound(s) if possible. You could try some Nutri-drench in her water. Is she eating on her own?

 

What, other than using a spray, are you doing to treat the wounds? Are they puncture wounds? Puncture wounds need to heal from the inside out. Was she actually seen by a vet? Her wounds aren't wrapped, are they?

I've treated several birds with some pretty horrific wounds as a result of a fox attack and, luckily, I've not had to give them any antibiotics nor pain meds. I was, however, very diligent in cleaning and packing (with neosporin) the wounds on a daily basis (sometimes 2x a day) until I saw improvement in healing. I like to use Betadine to scrub (debride if necessary) the wounds.

I would suggest that you offer her some high protein foods such as some scrambled egg; cheese; some leafy greens; canned corn or anything that might pique her interest and appetite.

Best of luck.

 

All good advice so far. You may want to do a search at the top of this page for a thread called "Go team tube feeding, " which can teach you how to tube feed her as she recovers. It contains videos as well. If you can prop her up on rolled towels or put her in a chicken sling, put her close to food and water. Hopefully she will perk up and eat on her own, but she could have suffered internal injuries. I hope she recovers.