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[kasey08]

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Agreed that is awful. I hope that she can get better. If you think she cant then I dont know what I would do.

 

[Mom2sixpeeps]

I have a soft spot for buff Cochins!! I'd say give sweet Goldie another chance. Ax the rooster!!!

 

[Veggie4life55]

I had two chickens partially skinned by a raccoon last year. I finally found a vet that would see them about a week later. Had them stitched up and put on baytril (antibiotics) and brought them home to recoop. Had to keep her on the back porch for two months just to heal her side. Then on top of that she was internally laying and she had to be spayed. She is doing awesome now!

I am saying this because chickens are pretty tough. So fix her up again and keep her away from your rooster. Build a pen for the rooster. Then you don't have to kill either. My hens are much happier when the roos are not bugging them anyways.

Goodluck and let us know what u decide...

 

[buildingmyark]

I agree with everyone else! Save Goldie and an ax the roo!!!! She's you're girl! ...Unless you think that she won't be able to recover and live a good life. Obviously she's a fighter since she recovered so well the last time. Do you mind if I ask what breed the roo is. Just curious.

So sorry that you're going through this.

 

[FuzzyButtsFarm]

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Axe the roo.

 

[Robin'sBrood]

to you and

for Goldie!

 

[Wildlife]

Rooster is a gorgeous Welsumer.Love him, too!I think I will try to patch Goldie up and build a seperate pen for G.Q. I will NEVER kill my man!

Goldie in happier times!She is my "slow-motion" chicken - sweetly "talking" all the time!

 

[jojo@rolling acres farm]

Holding good thoughts for you and Goldie.

Keep us posted.

Joni

 

[cackydoodledoo]

I am so sorry that this happened. Too bad they don't make muzzles for chickens!!! You obviously don't want to ax him so I would separate him for sure. I hope your Goldie gets better. Please keep us updated on her recovery!!

 

[Minniechickmama]

I am going to go against the grain on this one. Put her out of her misery. If she is blind and has already been ostracized, she is fair game for any of the rest of the flock. She will have hard time finding food and it just sounds to me like a bad way for her to try going on. Be humane and let her go on to greener lawns, if you know what I mean.
As for the 'man' bird. Lock him up for a while then watch him closely.
I know it is hard, I have had to put down some of my favorite birds and rabbits. I had to have 2 puppies euthanized last summer that were less than a month old due to defects. It is not for the faint of heart, but if you are doing it for the sake of compassion, and you treat your creatures humanely, there is a time for everything.
I know I would hate to watch a creature die a slow death because they couldn't fend for herself.
I would use the ax. It is quick and even though they flop around afterward a bit. It will not hurt her if you are swift.
Good luck in whatever you decide.