One of my 7 week old EE chicks somehow got out of her enclosure. My little dog was whining, and when I went to see what was wrong, my big dog had the chick cornered on the sunporch. I'm quite sure he wasn't trying to hurt her, but when he gets excited (like with the cat), he can really push things around with his nose, and try to hold things down with his paws.
I saw only scrapes on the chick and a couple of loose, downy feathers (and lots of slobber). She was obviously traumatized, though.
Overnight, I brought her into the house, and put her back in the brooder box by herself. She seems alert, but doesn't want to walk. When I stood her up, she just sat back down (normal position--feet underneath her). She's moved a bit, and I think she's had some water.
This morning I stood her up and she took a few steps, before sitting down again. But she's not eating, and not moving very well. Do you think it's possible that she's just very sore? Nothing is obviously broken, but how would I know?
Should I take her to the vet?
Thanks,
Michelle
I saw only scrapes on the chick and a couple of loose, downy feathers (and lots of slobber). She was obviously traumatized, though.
Overnight, I brought her into the house, and put her back in the brooder box by herself. She seems alert, but doesn't want to walk. When I stood her up, she just sat back down (normal position--feet underneath her). She's moved a bit, and I think she's had some water.
This morning I stood her up and she took a few steps, before sitting down again. But she's not eating, and not moving very well. Do you think it's possible that she's just very sore? Nothing is obviously broken, but how would I know?
Should I take her to the vet?
Thanks,
Michelle