Dog Attacked Chicken

[RebeccaD17]

So our dog has been outside with the chickens before but today he attacked one of them (one that we think is a roo).

When we saw the chicken, we thought he was dead until we noticed he was still breathing. He was bleeding a bit where his comb meets his beak but that was the only external wound we saw. I was able to get him to eat some lettuce and tomato. He has clucked a bit and we put him back in the coop with the ladies. He seems to be okay but is there anything we need to look out for or do any of you have any input regarding this?

Any information is much appreciated!!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

See how he is tomorrow. Sometimes chickens will play dead which keeps them from being too mangled by playing dogs. Most times they are in shock initially after an attack, but generally they come around after a bit, especially if they weren't hurt too bad. I would be very careful as far as the dog now, it probably will continue to go after your chickens now.

 

[RebeccaD17]

See how he is tomorrow. Sometimes chickens will play dead which keeps them from being too mangled by playing dogs. Most times they are in shock initially after an attack, but generally they come around after a bit, especially if they weren't hurt too bad. I would be very careful as far as the dog now, it probably will continue to go after your chickens now.

Thank you so much! He seems to be doing okay this morning. We'll keep an eye on him and will definitely be watching the dog more closely when the chickens are out.

 

[Eggsoteric]

So our dog has been outside with the chickens before but today he attacked one of them (one that we think is a roo).

When we saw the chicken, we thought he was dead until we noticed he was still breathing. He was bleeding a bit where his comb meets his beak but that was the only external wound we saw. I was able to get him to eat some lettuce and tomato. He has clucked a bit and we put him back in the coop with the ladies. He seems to be okay but is there anything we need to look out for or do any of you have any input regarding this?

Any information is much appreciated!!

How old? Just wanted to mention that "he" looks like an EE "she" to me. Here's hoping s/he's on the mend.

 

[RebeccaD17]

How old? Just wanted to mention that "he" looks like an EE "she" to me. Here's hoping s/he's on the mend.

4 months. We've gone back and forth with whether this one is a he or a she. I've posted pictures to a chicken group on FB and quite a few people said "she" was a "he". We're still not completely sure.

 

[RebeccaD17]

Well, Nugget seemed okay last night and was walking around in the coop. Today, we found him/her lying in the coop on his side. He won't stand at all. He's been drinking a little water and nibbling on a bit of tomato and lettuce. We have a box inside and he is just lying in it on his side. I checked again for external injuries and don't see anything. I'm really hoping it's nothing internal. Could it still just be due to shock?

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[oldhenlikesdogs]

Shouldn't be from shock still, but sometimes they are very painful for days afterwards. Could be it has internal injuries, or just extremely sore.

If it's eating and drinking that's a good sign. Keep it warm and quiet for a few days. I don't think you can do anything else. Good luck. Hopefully it feels better in a few days.

Dogs can really shake them up. My boxer used to shake and than toss them in the air. All but one survived her treatment, and she has been taught to leave chickens alone now thankfully.

 

[Abriana]

I agree with the post above. Keep him warm and comfy, and maybe use a syringe to give him water every four or so hours and if he doesn’t eat you can use a syringe to give him poultry nutridrench, with water directly after. Could be internal. I hope he recovers!

 

[RebeccaD17]

Shouldn't be from shock still, but sometimes they are very painful for days afterwards. Could be it has internal injuries, or just extremely sore.

If it's eating and drinking that's a good sign. Keep it warm and quiet for a few days. I don't think you can do anything else. Good luck. Hopefully it feels better in a few days.

Dogs can really shake them up. My boxer used to shake and than toss them in the air. All but one survived her treatment, and she has been taught to leave chickens alone now thankfully.

Thank you so much for the information. We will be keeping him inside where it's warm and quiet and hopefully he recovers.

 

[RebeccaD17]

I agree with the post above. Keep him warm and comfy, and maybe use a syringe to give him water every four or so hours and if he doesn’t eat you can use a syringe to give him poultry nutridrench, with water directly after. Could be internal. I hope he recovers!

Thank you for the information and well wishes!