Hi From Utah

[cwilli]

I have a flock of 13 hens and have questions and hopefully can just have some fun.

I guess I am supposed to give more information. We got our chickens last year for our granddaughters to learn about and hang out with. They named most of last years babies: Lilly (Americana), Jenny (Americana), Sleeping Beauty-Princess (Plymouth-Rock), Clover (Rhode Island Red). Last year we ended up with 2 roosters, both of which I gave away, along with one of the hens to my friend that had no chickens so the rooster would not be lonely.

This year we got 6 more babies: 2 Plymouth-Rock's, Salt & Pepper; 2 Americana's, Sparkles & Jenny II; 2 Jersey Giants, Midnight & Cog-burn (yes he is a rooster); I recently gave him away also, because the main reason we have chickens is, as I mentioned for the granddaughters and the roosters seem to attack the girls; I realize they are doing their job but if the girls cannot interact with the chickens, I would not spend all the money on them. As you know the cheapest part of the chickens are the chicks.

Our neighbor had a lady getting out of 'the chicken' business so we also ended up with additional hens early in the summer.

 

[cypressdrake]

From Louisiana. Fire away, you'll find many of answers on BYC.

 

[cwilli]

Unfortunately 2 days after I found Cog-burn a new home (with 15 hens ;-)); we had a dog attack and lost 2 chickens and have one in severe trauma.

This is the first issue we have had and it is just heart breaking.

Any idea how to deal with a chicken in trauma; Salt won't eat or drink and just stands there ... this morning I separated her from the flock and held her for a long time. I went to the local farm store & got some chicken electrolytes & some chick starter and I used a syringe and made her drink. I plan to go check on her shortly and see if it helped.

Her comb is floppy so I know she is dehydrated!

Any other ideas?

 

[drumstick diva]

She is probably in shock - keep her warm, in a darkened quiet place -so she can get herself together. You can also post at "emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread

 

[cwilli]

Too sad, I looked closer and found 2 puncture wounds from dog teeth. She died in my arms.

 

[cwilli]

Thank You! I appreciate your help

 

[cypressdrake]

Sorry for your loss. She likely had internal injuries from the pressure of the bite. In those cases, there is little that can be done when you don't know the injuries.

 

[Peep-Chicken]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Sorry for your loss.

 

[cwilli]

Thank You all for your kindness!

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

Congrats on your growing flock!