Help! Chicks attacked by hen! *WARNING GRAPHIC PICS*

[erinnyes]

I have several two day old chicks that one of my hens attacked. The hen was broody, and has accepted "grafted" chicks before. I offered them to her tonight and she seemed to settle. I left her alone for only one hour, and when I came back, it was a mess. All but one of the chicks were out from underneath her, and many have serious injuries. I am doing my best, but I am not sure they will survive. Any advice would be appreciated!!

The worst injury is a chick that might be in shock. It's leg appears to be dislocated, and it won't move around much. Another chick (picture to follow: WARNING!!! Graphic!!) had it's wing completely ripped off. It is GONE, thankfully the wound does not seem to be bleeding now. The chick is active and almost normal, just a little distress peeping. I made a "sick bay" for the injured chicks, but this one wouldn't sit still to stay inside it. It's running around and pecking at things. Lastly, I have a chick with an obvious leg fracture (pic also to follow). The leg is crooked, the toes swollen. The chick seems upset and in pain.

I have mixed a tiny, tiny amount of aspirin into their water and gave each some, but I have no ideas what else to do. Please advise!!

 

[silkiechicken]

At this point, think all you can do is keep the wounds clean and hope for the best. I would not worry about the use of any systemic antibotic, but a topical one won't hurt. The dislocated leg chick, if it's dislocated and can't be put back into place.. I'd give it a few days and judge if there is any more you can do. Chicks can be really tough buggers.

 

[Bush Chickens]

Please keep us updated!! Give some sugar water to all of them,through a dropper if you have to.if they will drink it on their own,switch to fresh,normal water after about 30 min. Fingers crossed!!!

 

[coffeekittie]

Also, consider putting them out of their misery if some don't appear to be healing, or stay in pain. You wouldn't be a monster for that.

Neosporin without the pain reliever is a good thing to consider for the wounds.

I hope your chicks are able to recover.

 

[ten chicks]

Hope chicks are ok. You can make a splint out of popsicle sticks. Make sure the chicks are not pecking at each others wounds,they will peck at the blood,creating more of a infection/problem.