Chicken won't bear weight after attack

[Nurse Swicland]

My chickens were attacked 4 days ago. One chicken has no external injuries but won't stand or bear weight. She is eating and drinking a little . I am so new to chickens... I need advice and help! Thanks everyone!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Give it time. Generally that first week after an attack they are pretty lethargic. By the second week it should work up a bit more. It could take weeks.

It's good that it made it through that first night, and is showing interest in feed and water, that's a big milestone.

Have you gently checked it's legs for breaks. Otherwise I would leave it rest for now. If it doesn't start to stand by the second week you may have to try a sling to help it start to stand.

 

[Nurse Swicland]

I do not see any obvious breaks. She is standing a little today on her right leg with my assistance. I wonder if it is her left hip or upper leg. I have here in a kennel in my house so I can make sure see is eating and drinking and where she can be calm. Thanks for advice. Will update later.