Chickens, head severely picked and can’t stand. Please help.

[Peter_Rabbit_Farm]

Right now, it will be ok to let her rest in that position. I see no harm.
did you give her fluids?

Working on that now. Is it OK that she keeps thrashing her legs like she’s trying to stand up but can’t.

 

[EuroChook]

Working on that now. Is it OK that she keeps thrashing her legs like she’s trying to stand up but can’t.

We don't want her to stress herself, she is probably trying to get back on her feet. So if you cradle her in your lap it should help her to relax and feel comfort. Are her legs ok? no wounds?

 

[Peter_Rabbit_Farm]

You can also think about some easy solids

We don't want her to stress herself, she is probably trying to get back on her feet. So if you cradle her in your lap it should help her to relax and feel comfort. Are her legs ok? no wounds?

This is where I have her right now. I am going on vacation tomorrow so I’m going to take her with me. The only thing is th ecar ride is three hours. Will she be fine for that?

There are no wounds on her legs that I can see and I felt the bones and those feel fine and I have her in a room where no one goes in

 

[EuroChook]

She's a strong little lady. I'm surprised she flicked her head so fast in the vid. It's a good sign. She will now just improve as time goes along, a few days. You've done everything right! Don't forget to take a couple of deep breaths

You can also think about some easy solids--have something ready for when she seems interested. Something easy to digest, mashed peas or whatever it might be.

 

[Peter_Rabbit_Farm]

She's a strong little lady. I'm surprised she flicked her head so fast in the vid. It's a good sign. She will now just improve as time goes along, a few days. You've done everything right! Don't forget to take a couple of deep breaths

You can also think about some easy solids--have something ready for when she seems interested. Something easy to digest, mashed peas or whatever it might be.

Thank you for all the help. my chickens currently eat a mash so I can just give her some of that with water mixed in

 

[EuroChook]

This is where I have her right now. I am going on vacation tomorrow so I’m going to take her with me. The only thing is th ecar ride is three hours. Will she be fine for that?

There are no wounds on her legs that I can see and I felt the bones and those feel fine and I have her in a room where no one goes in

Looks like a perfect place for her to rest. Three hours--I think it should be ok. Plan some additional breaks to check on her dressing (take additional supplies to redress with you, of course). And take it easy on bumpy roads and such, they do rock around a bit when in a pet carrier. Extra padding in the carrier. And keep the temperature in the car to something in the Goldilocks zone (not too hot or cold) and you should be good.

At the place you're going to, keep her away from pets and other sources of stress for now, and children too, who might want to keep checking on her things like that, as much as they care

Make a little checklist of things to take for her, if you find that helps

 

[EuroChook]

Thank you for all the help. my chickens currently eat a mash so I can just give her some of that with water mixed in

You're very welcome. The mash will be perfect! You did great! Now it's the miracle of nature and she looks in really good condition, apart from the attack she has had. So, watch--she will be good in a few days. If you think of me then, will you let me know how she is doing? I want her to pull through biiiig time! (And she will!)

 

[Peter_Rabbit_Farm]

You're very welcome. The mash will be perfect! You did great! Now it's the miracle of nature and she looks in really good condition, apart from the attack she has had. So, watch--she will be good in a few days. If you think of me then, will you let me know how she is doing? I want her to pull through biiiig time! (And she will!)

Thank you for the help. I will let you know of any improvement.

 

[coach723]

You have gotten good advice. Just wanted to add that you can use rolled up bath towels around her to support her body, it may keep her more comfortable and stable. You can also use a chicken sling, I will attach pictures of examples below. I wouldn't use the sling right away, only once she's not so shocky and more recovered if she's still having trouble standing. Once things calm down, I would check her eyes, make sure they are not injured. Once she's less shocky, it will be easier to assess her condition. As previously stated, fluids are most important right now. Electrolites or sugar water, at room temperature, not cold. I would also use clean bath towels or puppy pads for bedding right now, rather than loose bedding, it will help keep the wound cleaner. Just change out as needed.
I had a bird scalped, you could see her skull. I did all that you have done, I kept the wound covered in plain neosporin, reapplied as often as needed to keep it covered in ointment, crated her until she was healed up. I did not bandage, it's not in a spot they can bother, so if she's on bedding that will not stick to it, it's better to leave it open to the air and just use ointment. She recovered well and once feathered out you couldn't tell it happened. Picture below about 5 weeks post injury.

chicken slings:

 

[EuroChook]

Thank you for the help. I will let you know of any improvement.

You're very welcome. And thank you. I would love to know, if it's ok.

(Towels for stability and chicken sling are great advice!)

The last thing I think of is the first think you will think when you arrive back--who was responsible? And will you be able to keep her separate from the aggressor, so we can avoid the poor lil lady being attacked all over again?