- Jun 9, 2017
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About 1.5hrs ago I was woken by commotion in the coop. DH went out to find weasel attacking hens. It had already gotten 3, and he interrupted it attacking a 4th. Weasel is now dead. Hen is inside. I see some minor wounds on her face. One tiny back of head puncture. The main thing is under her jaw/upper neck... is swollen and warm. I see what may be a tiny puncture wound also but it's hard to tell. Shes a black hen. She can move her neck. I brought her inside to look her over. She hid in a corner till I set up a dog crate. Shes in the laundry room with electrolytes and a scrambled egg. Here's the thing. Its winter in VT. I know I cant keep her inside long if I expect her to go outside. I have no garage to transition her back. What should I do for her? Is this a wait and see thing? I also have a new baby so this is terrible timing... of course.