Help! Just came home to an injured hen - closed eye and swollen waddles (pic attached)

[chickenfever417]

Yes maybe snake...so sorry for your loss

 

[cluckcluckluke]

Very sorry for your loss.
x3 on the snake bite.

 

[baileybrood]

Thank you all for your thoughts. Yes, it was a bite and I bet it was a snake or possibly bee/wasp. I believe she died from anaphylactic shock. It happened so quickly. I imagine there is not anything that can be done for a hen that's been bitten?

 

[cluckcluckluke]

Thank you all for your thoughts. Yes, it was a bite and I bet it was a snake or possibly bee/wasp. I believe she died from anaphylactic shock. It happened so quickly. I imagine there is not anything that can be done for a hen that's been bitten?

You are very welcome bailey.
No, I don't think chickens can be treated for anti venom, you could ask your vet for in the future though. Maybe worth a try if you think it's worth it

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[DaJay]

maybe not for a snake but what about a few drops of liquid benedryl for bee sting?