Hen attacked by dog

[LauraCatalano]

One of my Barred Rocks was attacked by a dog, through the fence, luckily; but her beak was chewed so badly she can't eat or drink. Is there anything we can do? Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

How bad? Can you post a pic? I imagine you will have to hand feed her for awhile.

 

[LauraCatalano]

How bad? Can you post a pic? I imagine you will have to hand feed her for awhile.

what do I feed her and how? with a syringe?

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

I'm not certain. But, I know that you need to make sure that she doesn't aspirate. I think you would feed her food that is wetted with water. Probably for now just making sure she is drinking and maybe getting some electrolytes in. Keep her warm as she is probably in shock. I'm sure others will pipe in soon!

 

[Soon2BChixMom]

@Eggcessive @chickens really
Can you guys lend any help here?

 

[chickens really]

I'm not one to let animals suffer..Depending on the injuries?. I generally Cull everything.

 

[LauraCatalano]

My husband is going to send a pic ASAP. We're not going to kill her.... or cull her. I can bring her in and keep her warm and try to hand feed her. Any more hopeful advice would be appreciated.

 

[Abriana]

I know someone but I can’t remember who it was, that had her hen attacked by a dog. Most of her beak was taken off, but she survived and now eats almost perfectly normal last I heard.
Use neosporin with painkiller to help prevent infection and help her to eat. Wet feed is easier to scoop up. Wet a small amount of food and keep it moist. Change it out daily to prevent growth of bacteria.
Hope she recovers quickly!

 

[LauraCatalano]

Here she is. Poor darlin

 

[Abriana]

View attachment 1221305 Here she is. Poor darlin

Looks almost exactly like the other hen I mentioned that turned out fine. Neosporin and we feed and lots of rest and time away from the flock should take care of her.