Help, opposum attack

[Teganmarie]

Last update, we put her down tonight. She was a fighter till the end. Thank you all again for the advice and well wishes and help

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Last update, we put her down tonight. She was a fighter till the end. Thank you all again for the advice and well wishes and help

Sorry to hear this

 

[CrazyChickenLady123]

Hi there, my 9 month lead hen, Brahma, was attacked December 17th by an opposum (yes it was, we came across it IN the coop with the chicken IN it's mouth).
I brought her in an tended her wounds, her most severe is an eye wound and a puncture that goes through the "shoulder" area of her right wing (right next to her body)
She went into shock and I made an electrolyte mixture (sugar, baking soda) and gave it to her for the first two days.

I have been trying to keep her hydrated with ledum palustre, arnica, hypericum for pain and puncture treatment.

She has refused any and all food. She is essentially blind right now so I can't leave food out for her and she won't take food from a spoon or when I try to give it to her with a dropper.
Tried mashed banana and feed. Feed mixed with warm water. Some cut up grapes.
She has wounds on her chest, but I don't believe her organs were harmed.
Had to deep clean her wing again cause it was smelling, the next morning now she is refusing water.

How can I help her eat, should I let it go a little bit before trying again? I cannot afford a vet at this time.
I have heard chickens can pull through a lot.
No she hasn't laid since the attack, I am trusting it is because of the trauma.

Yes, chickens can pull through pretty well. I had a hen get grabbed by a fox. But I would recommend using a siringe to give her water and electrolytes. It sounds like your doing everything right