Attacked chicken

[Laly]

Hello everyone! I am new here and happy to know I have all of you to help me.

I had two chickens, hand raised them and they are about a year old now. They were recently attacked by racoons and one was killed and the other one was in pretty bad shape, we honestly didn't think she was going to make it but she pulled through and is doing much better still recuperating but she can now walk and we started letting her back out about two days ago. My questions are; How long before she starts laying eggs again? And also I know she mourn her sister, but should I get her another companion or will she be OK by herself?

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Post in the "Emergencies/Diseases/Injuries and Cures" section.

 

[drumstick diva]

Hope your birds will be okay, when you go off line the ER folks(and everyone else) cannot reach you

 

[CuzChickens]

Hello, and welcome to Backyard chickens! Yes, you do need to get her a buddy, she will get lonely without one. I am not sure exactly how long till she starts laying again, things like that, and they may never lay again. I am glad she pulled through though, and I hope you enjoy BYC!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - glad that you have joined us, but sorry that it is not under better circumstances. Its difficult to say when she will resume laying, but she would certainly be happier with a friend or two - only once she if fully recovered.

Best wishes
CT

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and ! Great to have you aboard but sorry it is under these circumstances. I hope the ER folks are able to help you out.

 

[QueenMisha]

Welcome to BYC! It's great to have you.

Looks like she went through a heck of a stress, could be a while before she lays again. Yes, get her some friends ASAP, chickens are social creatures.

 

[urbanfowlmom]

Yes, chickens are social creatures. It is not fair to isolate them. Chickens are a very real link between reptiles and mammals. Social, omnivorous, creatures of the forest floor. Treat them as such.