My Cuckoo Maran was attacked by a hawk - any advice greatly appreciated

[chickensnewtome]

Could be ^^^^

 

[Collis]

Petunia (maran) was in very good health before attact and no mobility issues prior to this. Currently, she is eating and drinking some. I wondered if it was a response to pain or nerve damage of some sort; however, I have only had a flock for a little over one year. ( This is my first experience with a predator attack and I realize that I have a lot to learn. I purchased some aviary netting to cover the area in which they free range to avoid this issue in the future. The rest of my flock is on "lock down" until the netting arrives - much to their dismay. However, this has been a shocking experience and I hope to avoid it in the future with the rest of my birds. )

I will post a picture of her wound.

 

[Collis]

The above picture (graphic - sorry) is of the wound she sustained from the hawk.

 

[chickensnewtome]

Aww poor baby! That is horrible. I don't think that a little extra protein and splints would hurt any. I am also new at this and was just saying with my experience what I thought it was. I hope that hawk gets whats coming to him. That is one lucky chicken to have gotten away and lived thru an attack like that.

 

[Collis]

Thank you " Chickensnewtome" and "Ten Chicks" for problem solving with me. I am going to check her range of motion and utilize the epsom salt soak. Increasing her protein intake and placing splints shouldn't hurt, either. Since she is alert and eating/drinking, I think I owe it to her to give it a go. I know there is a fine line between "continuing to treat" and "knowing when to let go," but she has an alertness to her that keeps me hopeful. It has been stressful and all input has been helpful. I will keep everyone updated on Petunia's progress.

 

[ten chicks]

The above picture (graphic - sorry) is of the wound she sustained from the hawk.

If i am seeing this picture correct,her skin has been ripped off head? Issues with feet/legs in my opinion are related to attack,you can give her a baby aspirin(81mg)for pain,dose is 25mg per lb of body weight. Crush aspirin and sprinkle over food or place in water,may make her sleepy. Watch for infection,clean wound couple times a day,apply antibiotic. i believe i read in one post that she was not eating/drinking very much,see if her appetite increases with pain medication. Give her some vitamins/electrolytes.

 

[chickensnewtome]

Any news on this little one?

 

[Collis]

She is still alert and eating and drinking. I placed splints on her feet and she left them there for two days. I noticed them in the corner of the crate this evening. I will replace them tomorrow as her toes are still curling inward some. It isn't as severe as it was, though. The wounds on her head and neck are healing nicely. She had enough energy to peck at me when I pulled her out to check her progress! Lol. She hasn't been pecking or resisting treatment - I take the feisty spirit as a positive. Thanks for checking and I will continue to post updates.

 

[chickensnewtome]

That is great news! I think she will make it.