bobcat ripped silkie's leg off through the fence

[CMV]

ASPIRIN SOLUTION

Used as a general treatment for reducing distress conditions of birds (fever or listlessness) that accompanies many diseases.

Dissolve five (5 grain) aspirin tablets in one gallon of water.

Offer this solution free-choice to the birds for the duration of an illness. The solution aspirin equivalent to 25 grains/gallon or 324 mg/gallon of drinking water. The dosage rate is about 25 mg/lb body weight per day.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

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[chickengrl]

Wow, good job stiching her up. Like Cetawin said, try to leave a small opening to allow for drainage. It WILL need to drain or it will get infected. I would totally get her on antibiotics as soon as possible. Seems like folks here like the Pen-G for wounds and that is certainly a good all purpose antibiotic. You can get it at your feed store, I think usually refrigerated. Sorry about all your birds. With that many it seems that a good livestock dog would be a good investment. I don't think it would be so bad if it got to be a pet some of the time (like at night when birds are secure) and the kids understood that it had a job to do the rest of the time. Folks who may know better about them may correct me. Bobcat will not want to take on a large dog. But, I know how it is if your DH is against it. Sounds like you have a good set-up with electric and all. Just sorry about your Silkie, hope she does well and I think there should be a Special section in shows. Extra points for overcoming a disability or something.

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Your poor silkie! Can you layer a wire with smaller openings along the bottom several feet of the fencing? That would really help with the reach through problem.

Farm dogs have been good protectors for many generations. They've been loved by their families, too.

A dog can be raised to be bonded to a particular livestock species. It can be focused on living with and protecting that species. That's how livestock guardian breeds are often raised.

A dog can also be raised to love their family, protect their territory from intruding animals and protect their owner's property, including their livestock. They only need to learn who is supposed to live there and who is allowed to visit. Since predators won't be on that list, they'll be driven off. This is pretty typical for farm dogs. I've met some traditional livestock guardian breeds that were raised like this, too. They were nice dogs, well loved and did a fine job. A pair is safer and does a better job than a single dog, with the tougher types of predators that you have there.

 

[LittleLady98]

I have a suggestion...Try the Alapaha Blue-Blood Bulldog...I had one, he wouldn't let the power company guy into the yard...the guy was spraying him IN THE EYES with pepper-spray!!! Gator was one tuff dog...Should've gotten more... And get a chihuahua for his alarm-clock heehee...

*Sniffles* I MISS GATOR!!!!!