HELP! An animal attacked my hen! WARNING GRAPHIC PICTURES

[chickentenderbunny]

any updates on how she's doing and acting, it's always scary but remaining calm they can over come a lot if your willing to take care of her, I nursed a young cockerel that had almost had his head taken off took almost a month of isolation while he healed as bad as it was but he's a happy well adjusted 5 year old rooster with his 20 hens where he went to live, it just does take commitment to do it and don't be afraid to ask questions

we cant save them all but where he had hard road to recover and luckily no nerve issues it was worth it. warning he sure wanted to be a cuddle bug

She still has an appetite and occasionally walks around or sits down for a period of time but it’s hard to say if she’s getting better or worse. I’m trying to stay calm as best as I can but I’m also constantly worried because her wound looks so bad. I know she must be in pain but I really want to help her pull through this

 

[BantyChooks]

She still has an appetite and occasionally walks around or sits down for a period of time but it’s hard to say if she’s getting better or worse. I’m trying to stay calm as best as I can but I’m also constantly worried because her wound looks so bad. I know she must be in pain but I really want to help her pull through this

I personally think she should heal just fine. I'm not seeing more than surface flesh wounds. Keep it clean, keep her away from flies, and keep it moist enough that the skin is able to knit back together and scab up.

 

[slordaz]

the first 24-48 is the worst of it, we are rooting for you and your hen

 

[BantyChooks]

nope just a eggspert lol

Not that either.

 

[slordaz]

Not that either.

well compared to me you are lol, your advice saved mine and my hens behind on several occasions

 

[Ebony Rose]

You can give her aspirin for pain. Here's a link on dosage and things to look out for. http://www.poultrydvm.com/drugs/aspirin

 

[micstrachan]

Poor girl. If she were mine, I’d give her a chance if it did not appear there were torn organs. Hard to tell in the photo. Has she pooped yet? Is this a laying hen?

 

[chickentenderbunny]

I personally think she should heal just fine. I'm not seeing more than surface flesh wounds. Keep it clean, keep her away from flies, and keep it moist enough that the skin is able to knit back together and scab up.

thank you very much! I will diligently take care of her as best as I can

 

[chickentenderbunny]

the first 24-48 is the worst of it, we are rooting for you and your hen

Ah okay I’ll keep that in mind. Thank you!

 

[micstrachan]

Forgot to also say, this predator will be back. I don’t think it was a cat. If it were, I think it would be at least bobcat sized and there would be puncture wounds. I could be wrong.

Does your mom seriously think a mouse did that? I seriously doubt that. Not possible in my opinion. Would guess dog or hawk.

Can you keep your flock in a covered run for awhile instead of free ranging?