Injured chicken after dog attack.

[Sloane Chickens]

Hey all,
So a couple days ago I posted in another forum about a dog attack (well, 3 dogs) where unfortunately 5 of our chickens died.
One was very injured in the attack. No blood. But is limping significantly. She’s not a small girl either -(she’s a Cochin. So big girl).

She’s been kept quiet (along with the others that managed to survive). I’m wondering what else I can do for her foot/leg that’s injured? Besides keeping her quiet?

I can post photos tomorrow of the Injured leg (it’s 9pm so I can’t now lol.)

Is there something I can give her to help? Incase she’s in pain?

Photo of beautiful girl prior to attack.

 

[azygous]

Mix up an electrolyte solution and give it to all of the chickens to treat shock. Shock is a medical emergency because it affects organ function for weeks following the attack. The solution is one teaspoon sugar to one cup water with a pinch of salt and baking soda. Each chicken should get this amount.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I would not do anything to mitigate the pain. Pain will keep her from injuring herself further. She will moderate her own activities and give herself time to heal.

 

[Sloane Chickens]

Mix up an electrolyte solution and give it to all of the chickens to treat shock. Shock is a medical emergency because it affects organ function for weeks following the attack. The solution is one teaspoon sugar to one cup water with a pinch of salt and baking soda. Each chicken should get this amount.

Yep this is being done daily plus scrambled eggs, fruit and a herb mix (plus some of their feed)

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Mostly they need the balanced nutrition of their commercial feed. Add water to make a gruel of it if they don't seem real crazy about it. You can also add a little plain yogurt. Go easy on the extras and treats.