Down to one chicken! Will she survive?

[Patti Staley]

Dog got hold of her, she is not in shock from being scared. Look carefully for puncture wounds on back and extensive bruising, especially under wings. Not eating for a couple days will not hurt her. Make certain she has access to water and does not get too hot or cold.

Unfortunately you were right. After not much movement all day, I inspected her further and somehow the dog did get her. Don’t think she will live through the night.

 

[centrarchid]

Unfortunately you were right. After not much movement all day, I inspected her further and somehow the dog did get her. Don’t think she will live through the night.

I am sorry for both you and the bird. Enclosure for chickens and exclosure for predators and dogs.

 

[cmom]

If you can get her to eat something and drink. Try some Poultry Nutri-Drench in her water. It may help. I have used it as well as their favorite treats. My bird didn't improve over night but did progressively get better and now she is with the rest of her flock. Additionally, products like Save-A-Chick, Nutri-Drench for poultry or even simple Poly-Vi-Sol (non-iron formula, found in the vitamin section of most grocery stores or pharmacies) can provide a quick source of vitamins for birds that are not thriving or eating. These items can be literal life-savers. Good luck...

 

[Patti Staley]

If you can get her to eat something and drink. Try some Poultry Nutri-Drench in her water. It may help. I have used it as well as their favorite treats. My bird didn't improve over night but did progressively get better and now she is with the rest of her flock. Additionally, products like Save-A-Chick, Nutri-Drench for poultry or even simple Poly-Vi-Sol (non-iron formula, found in the vitamin section of most grocery stores or pharmacies) can provide a quick source of vitamins for birds that are not thriving or eating. These items can be literal life-savers. Good luck...

Thank you so much for your words of wisdom! We are very sad to say she died early this morning. I am just glad she is not suffering anymore but nevertheless, sad.

 

[cmom]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost several birds to a owl. It killed all but 2 females and a male. I built up my flock with these three birds. These are the survivors. The male must have fought the owl. When I moved them to this coop and pen he was really freaked out and bloody. One of the females had a damaged comb and some blood on her, the other female seemed ok.