CHICKEN ATTACKED BY POSSUM

[Wheezysmom]

Please please help me yall......my 6yo girl Louise...she goes by wheezy, was attacked 2 nights ago.. a possum got inside their coop and killed one of my six girls.... wheezy seemed fine that morning ... just stressed and traumatized... i thought she was ok when i was able to coax her out with pecans..... they free range during day and when she didnt come back to coop last night i started to panic...... she showed up this morning and its very clear he got her as well.... her comb has dried puncture wounds and her beak looks broken.... she has mucus coming out of her mouth..... she is not eating.... but she is drinking alot..... she is clearly stressed She lays down, closes her eyes, lays her head to side and it just bobs to the side.... yall i am beside myself... is she in pain.... do we need to put her down... what can i do for her.... she is my baby.... she sits in my lap everyday, follows me everywhere i go ... this is breaking my heart and soul please help.....

 

[AntiqueB]

@Wyorp Rock or @azygous ? Can you help, or so you know who can?

 

[drumstick diva]

Please post also at "Emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Please post in emergency thread....I wish the best for you and your sweet gal.....
Bear hugs!

 

[Wheezysmom]

I posted there as well with a video that shows the head bobbing it wouldnt let me repost here for some reason

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I'm sorry for the loss of your hen and for Louise's injury. I'm sure that someone in the emergency thread will be able to help.
Wishing you and Louise the best!

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC !

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC - sorry for the circumstances. Try moistening some feed and topping with her favorite treat and see if you can get her to eat that.

 

[DobieLover]

Welcome to BYC.
I hope Louise recovers.

 

[DucksAreBest]

Hello, welcome to BackYard Chickens! Thank you for joining our community. I'm so sorry that this happened to your chicken.