Dog attack

[HeathenHavenHomestead]

We lost 13 chickens.
10 came back from the woods.
5 missing all together.
1 8 week old not walking and has been confined for 2 hours with water and air. Stopped open mouth breathing but can’t stand.
No bleeding or visible injuries. Legs just handing no response to stimulation.
Should we keep him around or put him down???

 

[Lollychicken]

If he eats and drinks let him do that, you could also try moving his legs to build the muscles up

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

2 hours? Could be in shock. Give him a good 24-48 hours and see how he does.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Agree with @Lacy Duckwing I'd keep him in a calm and dim area. Maybe like a dog crate with a towel or blanket over it if cool enough. Leave enough light for him to see his water but dim enough to be calming. Probably a good idea to add some vitamins/minerals and probiotics to his water (Sav a chick or similar). I'm so sorry. Hopefully everything will improve soon and all survivors are OK. I wish you the best

 

[HeathenHavenHomestead]

2 hours? Could be in shock. Give him a good 24-48 hours and see how he does.

That’s what I was thinking but my husband wasn’t as optimistic. I gave him some save a chick via syringe and have him in a dog crate inside in dim lighting.

 

[HeathenHavenHomestead]

Agree with @Lacy Duckwing I'd keep him in a calm and dim area. Maybe like a dog crate with a towel or blanket over it if cool enough. Leave enough light for him to see his water but dim enough to be calming. Probably a good idea to add some vitamins/minerals and probiotics to his water (Sav a chick or similar). I'm so sorry. Hopefully everything will improve soon and all survivors are OK. I wish you the best

Thank you! That’s what I’m doing exactly! So I’ll keep an eye on him. Hoping he pulls through.

 

[HeathenHavenHomestead]

He didn’t make it.
This morning I found he had air filling under his skin by his neck and he was wheezing.
I learned you could release the air but it was too late.
I cleaned his skin and then he died in my husbands hands.

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

He didn’t make it.
This morning I found he had air filling under his skin by his neck and he was wheezing.
I learned you could release the air but it was too late.
I cleaned his skin and then he died in my husbands hands.

Sorry about your loss...

 

[HeathenHavenHomestead]

Thank you

Sorry about your loss...