Attack by red-tailed hawk

[SammyLee]

Is her poop runny?

Sometimes it is watery, but most of the time it's solid. I assumed the watery poo comes from all the water I force her to drink.

On another note, I'm attempting to boost her morale by placing a fake rooster near-by. She seems to like him.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Sometimes it is watery, but most of the time it's solid. I assumed the watery poo comes from all the water I force her to drink.

On another note, I'm attempting to boost her morale by placing a fake rooster near-by. She seems to like him. 

I think you may be right about the extra water causing her poop to be watery...hopefully, rest and the vitamins/probiotics will normalize it.

It's nice that she has some company.

 

[SammyLee]

She ate and drank today! I just got home from work and my chicken-sitter said she had refused water from her, but when I offered it she drank quite a few mouthfuls! Then I mixed up some wet mash and she gobbled it down. I won't give her too much at a time so as to let her stomach readjust. I'm so happy, this is an encouraging improvement!

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

That's promising! Hope she continues to feel better.

 

[boskelli1571]

good news indeed! Chickens are so 'bomb proof'

 

[SammyLee]

So, Viva is very vivacious (haha) and goes about my house like she owns the place. She even flies up to roost on chairs and shelves. However, her wound is not healing closed. I think it is due to my mistake of not cutting away dead flesh before stitching her up (couldn't really tell at the time). It has become a dry zigzag on her side. We have...bonded, so I made an appointment with a vet my coworker takes her Blue Macaw to. I don't like to put this much effort into one bird (she's costing more than she's currently worth), but she's such a lovely bird and very happy otherwise that I'd feel quite guilty culling her at this point.

Thanks to everyone who commented. I'll post another update after the vet visit on Friday.

 

[SammyLee]

Good news, all!

Viva is doing well. The vet said that all I need to do is wait for the dead flesh to fall off and the wound should heal on its own as long as I keep it clean. She said if I wanted to, she would put her under anesthesia, remove the dead flesh and then stitch her up. Only problem there is it would cost a whopping $300. Good thing that's just the quick route, not necessary. So, Viva has become a house chicken for the foreseeable future.

Thank you!

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Glad to hear the prognosis is good. Best wishes for Viva's full and speedy recovery!

 

[SammyLee]

Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!

This morning Viva, the pullet we'd least expect to begin laying, has laid an egg for us. This injured pullet is now a recuperating hen! She's the third in my young flock to begin laying. Her injury is looking good, just a small scab now. I think by Christmas she'll be ready to move back in with her brethren.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate! This morning Viva, the pullet we'd least expect to begin laying, has laid an egg for us. This injured pullet is now a recuperating hen! She's the third in my young flock to begin laying. Her injury is looking good, just a small scab now. I think by Christmas she'll be ready to move back in with her brethren.

Congratulations!! It's great to hear she's nearly completely recovered...and that she gave you a gift today! Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving to you, too!