Hawk attack

[cackleberryandco]

Had a Red Tailed hawk swoop down on my chickens today.. nothing serious but my Wyandotte did get injured on her face (the hawk pinned her down by her face before I chased it off)

She’s got this large bump next to her eye plus a few scratches below and behind her eye. She’s also got some blood smeared by her nostrils like she had a bloody nose. Is there anything I can do to help her? Does anyone know what the bump is? Thanks for the help

 

[Cecisflock]

Ouch! Damage is very minimal thank goodness! I'd say just keep it clean. she seems ok

 

[cackleberryandco]

Ouch! Damage is very minimal thank goodness! I'd say just keep it clean. she seems ok

Thanks! I was only worried because someone on Facebook said chicken skulls are very delicate and the bump could be an orbital fracture.. do you think there’s a possibility for anything like that? Or is it just trauma/a bruise?

 

[Cecisflock]

Thanks! I was only worried because someone on Facebook said chicken skulls are very delicate and the bump could be an orbital fracture.. do you think there’s a possibility for anything like that? Or is it just trauma/a bruise?

I think it is just a trauma wound. keep a close eye on it.

 

[cackleberryandco]

I think it is just a trauma wound. keep a close eye on it.

Thank you