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[the chick chic]

Hi everyone! I'm new to the site but been getting great info from the site for awhile. My question to all is my hen "Ballina" was attacked by something a couple of days ago she has a huge laceration from her ear lobe down to her neck and a cut above her vent. I took her to the vet and she's on antibiotics and pain meds. But I don't know what attcked her. The vet thought either a feral cat or hawk. Any thoughts? Thanks

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I'm sorry your Ballina was injured, but it's nice you have access to have a vet that will see chickens. My first thought would be a hawk, it looks like there's a puncture in the picture. If you post this over on the predator forum, someone there would probably be able to give you a better idea.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/13/predators-and-pests

I hope she's healed soon!

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock, though I wish it were under better circumstances! We are glad you joined us!

Glad you were able to get her vet care and medication. I hope she makes a complete recovery.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens. You may want to check out the predator threads to help determine what type of predator attacked her & how to prevent it from happening again. Also the coop section for advice on predator proof coop and covered runs. If you free range, predator attacks are going to happen from time to time. Some folks don't feel the risk is worth it. Chickens can be just as content in an enclosed run.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

I'm sorry your Ballina was injured, but it's nice you have access to have a vet that will see chickens. My first thought would be a hawk, it looks like there's a puncture in the picture. If you post this over on the predator forum, someone there would probably be able to give you a better idea.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/13/predators-and-pests

I hope she's healed soon!

x2

 

[gander007]

Alright

great to have you joining the BYC flock

A hawk rarely leaves its dinner behind