Fox attack - chicken can't stand

[darielle]

We had a fox attack two nights ago. One of my chickens survived but was bitten on her back. I have moved her inside with food and water. She is alert and eating but unable to stand. She can move her feet but can't stand up. I'm trying to figure out if I should give her more time to recover or put her down. Any insights? Anyone else confronted this?

Thank you,
Darielle

 

[boskelli1571]

Hi there, Give her some more time. If she has 'spinal shock' it will take some time for the swelling/inflammation to go away. You should know in a couple of weeks whether or not she will walk again. Good luck, keep us poster!

 

[darielle]

Thank you! She seems to be improving and I have my fingers crossed that she will make a full recovery. She can move her right side more today and is sitting not laying down.