Hawk attack!

[FeatherTay]

I’m sorry about what happened. Hawks are horrible! I can’t help you, but I’m sure others can!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Hope your girl has a full recovery

 

[Tranquilgarden]

Poor little girl! I hope that she's just still shaken from the attack and that there isn't anything else too wrong with her.
Also, welcome to BackYard Chickens! We hope that you have a good time and can find help here.
Good luck with your birds, and may God bless you.

Thank you This was a great find for help, books only go so far. I hope that is just the shock.

 

[Tranquilgarden]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Hawks kill/injure as much by impact as with their talons. Your bird may have skeletal injuries as well as still be in shock. As long as it is eating and drinking there is hope. Good luck.

Thank you, all the information is most helpful.

 

[drumstick diva]

So sorry about your hen, hope she has the BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, Welcome to BYC! Good luck with your injured bird .

 

[-Kiwi-]

Hi and welcome to BYC ! I've never personally dealt with a hawk attack survivor, but in my experience with dog attacks internal injuries are common when they don't get up after a few days. Is she pooping? Is her crop emptying completely at night?
I say give her some time, but if she doesn't get better after a week or so it might just be better to euthanize

Good luck and I hope she gets better!

 

[-Kiwi-]

Yes she is pooping fine. She is eating and drinking as well, she seems to be trying to get up so I am hoping its just being sore after the trauma. Thank you

That's great! I would feel pretty sore too if something five times my size had crashed on my from the sky....

 

[cmom]

You may want to post in the Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures forum. You will probably get some good responses. Good luck with your birds and have fun...

 

[Tranquilgarden]

Welcome. I hope your little pullet is improving.

She is recovering and getting stronger, I noticed she is trying to stand on her feet but she seems to rock back on her but. Not sure if shes just weak or something else. Nothing seems broken, so It may be just time.