Hawk attack

[Bocktastic Quackles]

Here's what you do in the event of a predator attack to treat the survivor.

1. Treat for shock as the number one step. Give warm Gatoraid or mix a half teaspoon of sugar into a fourth of a cup of warm water with a pinch of salt and baking soda. Have the patient drink it all or syringe it into the beak.

2. Flush the wound well with saline. This is better than soap and water as it maintains the PH of the tissues. But warm soap and water will do. You need to wash away the bacteria from the wound.

3. Inspect the wound carefully. If it has a skin flap dangling, keep that. Do not cut it off. Look for bite, tear or puncture marks indicating a puncture wound. If you see this, the patient will need an oral antibiotic such as amoxicillin. Bacteria from the predator’s mouth can be injected deep into tissue and can kill in as little as 24 to 48 hours. You can order this https://www.kvsupply.com/item/aqua-mox-250mg-capsules-100-count/P06184/250mg once a day for ten days. Or you may be able to find this or something similar at TSC or a pet store.

4. Spray with Vetericyn wound treament and let dry. Use a topical antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin or a generic without pain killer in it to coat the wound. If there's a skin flap, lay it across the wound that has just been coated with the ointment. Then smooth on a generous amount over the top of the skin flap to hold it in place.

5. It's useless to try to stitch a wound on a chicken. Don't even try. It's also useless to try to bandage a wound other than on the feet. The chicken will not tolerate it. It will be pulled off faster than you can blink an eye.

6. Clean the wound every day following the above steps. Keep the wound covered with the ointment. Never allow the wound to get dried out or it will not heal.

THIS IS SUPER HELPFUL!!! Thank you so much. I’ll will be better prepared (hopefully no more future attacks).

 

[DebAnneDigi]

Please Help! Hawk Attack

I was able to save her from being pinned down. This looks like the only wound she has. I flushed it out with non-iodized pure salt diluted in filtered water. Then put Ayr Saline Nasal gel with aloe Vera on the open wound. Gave her 0.75 ml CBD to calm her down. She’s walking just fine wings look good.

She will be staying inside in a dog crate with some water and later offer food. She’s a bit rattled. How does this wound look? What sound I keep an eye out for? What is typical for a good healing? When should I take her to a vet?

Thank you!!!


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Poor chick…,

 

[McChooky]

I’m glad I don’t have many hawks around here
My Australian cattle dog likes to chase them while they fly and bark, which I’m guessing is why they steer away from here, though I’m paranoid a hawk with snatch up one of my hens or smaller goats.

A hawk can only carry off chicks and pullets but it doesn't mean it won't kill them and eat them on the spot (partially) Adult chickens weigh too much.