- Jul 28, 2008
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Last Sunday my Auracana hen was attacked by a hawk. My dh chased the hawk away, but it had injured my hen. Her beak looked to be cracked slightly on the top side, her face pecked and bloody, and one eye was all bloodied. I cleand her up and her eye was shut. I brought her into the house, added extra minerals to her water that I got from the hatchery esecially for trauma and or stress. She has only eaten a small amount. I offered some soft bread and cooked green beans along with her ususal food. She seemed to have trouble picking up the pieces, she kept missing them. She did manage to eat a little bit. I dont know if this is due to her beak being sore or that the eye is still closed. It is not swollen, doesnt seem to be matted shut, but it stays closed. She seemed to be doing better but she also seems depressed.
Should I put her back outside with the rest of the flock? Would that perk her up? Or should I keep her in the cage in a qiet room? The temps will go down to mid to upper 50's this weeekend. I just dont know what is best to do for her now.
Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance as I value your opinions vey much.
Mary
Should I put her back outside with the rest of the flock? Would that perk her up? Or should I keep her in the cage in a qiet room? The temps will go down to mid to upper 50's this weeekend. I just dont know what is best to do for her now.
Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance as I value your opinions vey much.
Mary