Flock attacked by "something" roosters and hens lefty for dead

[gawildlife]

A couple hot wires would be better.

 

[mossyroo]

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I've used vetericyn on the horses several times. It is good stuff.

 

[kubotafoot]

Good to know. Thanks, everyone. One hen and the rooster are still alive....hen is doing well, rooster is fighting to live!

 

[CrazyTalk]

Story consistent with a canid, most likely a dog. Likely to come back. Keep wounded birds in relatively cool, dry and low light location. Big part wounds not evident in the punctures will involve crushing injuries that very likely involve broken bones. Broken bones do not preclude walking. For now I would simply provide straight water unless you feel comfortable using antibiotics in it.

Agree here - a whole bunch of birds killed or wounded, and very few (or none) missing is typical domestic dog behavior. They play with the birds until they stop moving and then go to the next one. They're not really hunting.

Keep them warm, sheltered, quiet, etc. Clean the wounds as well as you can, and give them water.

 

[gawildlife]

In all likelihood the mutt will be back sooner than later. If the culprit is still at large then your place just got put on the daily route for fun and games. Because of this predictability you can pull up a chair and wait for them. What you do when they arrive is your business.

 

[enola]

As i read this i am purchasing a game cam so I can figure out which neighbor is going to court for his dogs killing my chickens.......

 

[kubotafoot]

Wounds cleaned, kept at 62 degrees in a dog crate with a towel to snuggle and they are both taking water with sugar and the hen has taken scrambled egg and some grain, too. Should I force the roo to eat or is water enough. He is pooping just fine, she has not yet....
Oh, and I have the gun set at the back door....waiting. It is my right to protect my herd and flock.
Thanks everyone!!

 

[chickenjoe12]

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[Outpost JWB]

I would not force the roo to eat. Not just yet. If he is drinking fine, then put some electrolytes in the water. This should help and be ok for a couple days. I feel so bad for you

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@enola , that is how we found out raccoons were our problem in the spring. Without the hunting cam, we wouldn't have known what we were dealing with.

 

[enola]

I know WHAT I am dealing with..... I just don't know WHO'S..... To be continued!!