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[Tiffany Baker]

Hello everyone. My husband and I are new to having chickens. We could really use some advice right now. We've had our chicken for a few months now. Everything has been going really good even though we've never had chickens before. Unfortunately, the other night she was attacked by a cat, because the vacant property next door is full of them. I seen it just in time and ran outside to rescue her. The cat let go of her and she ran into the house. She was obviously scared and traumatized. Well, here's my problem, she hasn't eaten since then. I saw her drink some water today, but still hasn't really eaten anything. Is there anything I can do to get her to start eating again? She has become like the family pet and we really don't want to lose her.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

I am so sorry about your bird being attacked by a cat! I am going to move this over to our Emergency section. Sounds like she may have internal damage or possible infection.

@Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive @casportpony

Good luck, I hope you can get her healed up soon!

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Hello everyone. My husband and I are new to having chickens. We could really use some advice right now. We've had our chicken for a few months now. Everything has been going really good even though we've never had chickens before. Unfortunately, the other night she was attacked by a cat, because the vacant property next door is full of them. I seen it just in time and ran outside to rescue her. The cat let go of her and she ran into the house. She was obviously scared and traumatized. Well, here's my problem, she hasn't eaten since then. I saw her drink some water today, but still hasn't really eaten anything. Is there anything I can do to get her to start eating again? She has become like the family pet and we really don't want to lose her.

& good luck!

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

I am so sorry about your bird being attacked by a cat! I am going to move this over to our Emergency section. Sounds like she may have internal damage or possible infection.

@Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive @casportpony

Good luck, I hope you can get her healed up soon!

 

[DwayneNLiz]

how old is the bird?
do you see any signs of trauma?

maybe entice her with a treat of meal worms, or tuna

ETA

and of course WELCOME TO BYC!!!!

 

[Tiffany Baker]

I can't say for sure how old she is. She was one of several chickens that walked around the neighborhood where I live. All have disappeared but her. We looked her over and didnt notice any puncture wounds, etc. I did try to feed her her favorite this morning, which is corn. That didnt work. But I will definitely try some tuna. Thank you.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

I can't say for sure how old she is. She was one of several chickens that walked around the neighborhood where I live. All have disappeared but her. We looked her over and didnt notice any puncture wounds, etc. I did try to feed her her favorite this morning, which is corn. That didnt work. But I will definitely try some tuna. Thank you.

corn is like table sugar to birds, and if she does have some injuries protein will help her heal

 

[TwoCrows]

Keep her very warm. Trauma and stress can send them into shock quite easily. Shock kills faster than injury or infection. Shock causes very cold birds. You can avoid the shock with heat. 80 to 85 degrees will stave it off.

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!!

 

[TwoCrows]

And many times a cold bird won't eat.

 

[DwayneNLiz]

how long ago was she attacked?
i would think if it was more than a day ago shock would already be present (dont quote me on that, lol)

but TwoCrows is correct a sick/injured bird likes to be kept warm and it lets them focus their resources to healing rather than staying warm