Dog attack, what can I do?

[ashleyip]

So unfortunately the neighbor lab got to 2 of my girls this morning, one is dead

The other is still breathing with no visible wounds. I picked her up, brought her inside, he is breathing regularly but she can't really stand. She is wrapped ina towel for now and I am trying to give her water. Is there anything I should do??? I don't want her to suffer, but I don't know how bad her internal injuries are. Thanks for any help!

 

[PD-Riverman]

So unfortunately the neighbor lab got to 2 of my girls this morning, one is dead

The other is still breathing with no visible wounds. I picked her up, brought her inside, he is breathing regularly but she can't really stand. She is wrapped ina towel for now and I am trying to give her water. Is there anything I should do??? I don't want her to suffer, but I don't know how bad her internal injuries are. Thanks for any help!

Give the hurt one some time and decide----it might be more in shock. You do not have to try and force water and feed----it doesn't need it right now. Offer it as a choice. The neighbor would be talked to and pay for the chickens if it came to your property and killed/hurt them. If the chickens went to its property---then you need fix your pens/set-up so that want happen anymore. We all like to free-range as much as we can but for many years I could rarely free range---only late in the evenings when I knew I was going to be there with them till they went back to the coop close dark. Good Luck

 

[ashleyip]

Thank you, you are so right she may be in shock. Good point!

 

[coach723]

I'd put electrolites in her water, which will help with hydration and shock.
She is probably in shock. Keep her in a warm place, low light, and give her some time to recover.
It's possible she could have internal injuries, if not then she should recover with time.

 

[ashleyip]

How long can she go without eating? She hardly will drink anything either, unless I really almost gently force her.... she layed and egg yesterday which was strange but she can move a little but can't walk. I just don't know what to do for her