Chicken attacked by dog

[Clover8Flora]

One of my girls has just squished through the fence and ended up in the mouth of next doors dog, I managed to get it to let go and as she run back through the gap she got stuck. I managed to free her and wrapped her straight in a towel. She has no puncture wounds or blood. She is in a bit of shock as her comb is seperated and she is panting a bit. She's not normally that happy being handled and I didn't want to stress her more so I've put her in the coop house area and shut her away from the others.
She has fresh water but no food in there ATM.
As soon as I popped her in there she got up and come towards the door and she is moving about a bit.

Any advice, surgest ions etc would be much appreciated

 

[lovetopaint]

I'm so sorry! Try letting her rest a bit, and then if she isn't drinking, give her water with an eyedropper. You can try putting vitamins and electrolytes in her water if she isn't eating. She may just be in shock.

 

[Clover8Flora]

Thanks. I only haven't put food in there as I read you shouldn't feed them if they are in shock?

 

[lovetopaint]

I've never heard that, but it could be true. Let her rest for a few hours before doing much more.
Good luck!

 

[Wol1]

How's she doing? If she's restless, a dark (breathable if it's hot) cover over the area might help her settle down. I usually put an injured chicken in a carrier or crate and cover it so they feel safe and to calm them down. Works like putting a cloth over a bird cage. I agree with giving her water for now. When she is more calm, you may need to wash the wound and put a little antibiotic ointment on it. When you put her back with the others, you ought to watch to see that they don't peck at the comb. If they do, you'll have to separate her for awhile.