Dog attacked chicken! Please help!

[perolane]

Keep warm: as in average 75 degrees +. When you're in shock, you are cold. You don't want the body using it's resources to generate heat. Cooling would be called for only in situations involving heat stress. Fowl are very susceptible to death by shock alone. Electrolytes in drinking water are needed...food not as important the first 24 hours....but you must get fluids down one way or the other.

Hope she's better today...she's beautiful!

 

[magic maker]

Just popping in to say I hope your hen is recovering. Please update when you can.

 

[BLaBauve]

She seems about the same this morning, more alert though. She still can't stand, and when we get too close to her she tries to get up but can't.

I haven't seen her eat anything, but will try meal worms next. I've been using a syringe to get sugar water in her. I may use some electrolytes next. Thanks for your concern.

 

[BLaBauve]

We're noticing a lot more gurgling when she breathes. I don't know if that means she has internal injuries or she has a URI. My boyfriend thinks he's heard her breathe funny before the attack. We don't know where or how the dog grabbed her. It was a weimeraner that got her - and sometimes she only grabs things and drops them. She's gotten a kitten and opossum before, but didn't cause damage. I'm pretty sure something is wrong with this pullets leg, I'm just hoping it can heal.

 

[BLaBauve]

It's been over 24 hours now and she hasn't changed much. She still isn't able to stand up. I know she has some ability to move the hurt leg, but not enough to get up. I still can't find any swelling on punctures. I did see her try to drink, but she still hasn't eaten.

 

[chickencutie]

Aww She's gorgeous! She looks almost exactly like my 3 and a half month old chicken. Don't kill her yet, give her time. If it is shock, (which is seems to be at the moment), it could take a little while for her to get out of it. I hope she's doing better soon!

 

[chickencutie]

Try hand feeding her and give her her favorite treat foods if she has any.

 

[BLaBauve]

She's not interested in any of her favorite foods. Is this normal while they're in shock? She does seem very alert though.

 

[chickerdoodle]

Try hard cooked or scrambled egg. Poor girl.

 

[GammaPoppyLilyFlutter]

Here's what I was told to do when Gamma was attacked by a dog:

For shock, a little bit of Gatorade (electrolytes). Try pouring a little on her favorite food.

For bitemarks and punctures: Neosporin pain relief. Not a lit, just a light layer. If she'll let you, try to put a bandage on it (none with sticky, that will hurt coming off)


Hope this helps

God bless your hen