Neurological damage?

[kariejohnson]

We have a Rhode Island Red named Favorite that was attacked by either a fox or a dog a few months back. After inspecting her, I found she had a puncture wound on her back between her wings. I was so worried she would not make it, but very luckly with lots of attention and love she did. Her back healed and new feathers are almost all grown back. Well, that being said, she still seems off. Before she was the first one to escape the chicken yard and be out wondering the property for interesting things to eat, and now even though she walks around just fine, she keeps her neck pulled in, doesn't really jump, I haven't seen her fly at all and she always seems to be sleepy. I have actually watched her be scratching in the yard, stop, close her eyes and lay down for a nap. It seems so odd. Am I the only one that thinks she suffered some nerrological damage or something? She still respond when I call, "Come here, Favorite Girl", and she still goes crazy for seeds and strawberries but she's just different. Any advice, input, stories sort of the same? Thank you all in advance.

 

[QuailExpert]

how deep was the puncture? it would have hit something and it still hurts. maybe thats why she doesnt jump or fly. as to the sleepyness i cannot answer for sure. neurological damage could be present but cannot be confirmed without a catscan or MRI

 

[kariejohnson]

It looked pretty deep, I honestly didn't expect her to make it. I made probably 100 trips to the chicken yard during the first few days before she started walking around outside the coop again. She doesn't seem to be in pain tho. I pick her up and mess with her alot and she never minds.

 

[Kiki]

Can you collect some fresh poop and have a vet check it for worms and Coccidiosis?
Either of these two things can limit the absorption much needed vitamins from her diet, which can cause problems.

 

[kariejohnson]

My poor Favorite passed away this weekend. She was buried under the Crepe Myrtle tree with her friends Romeo and Floppy Leggs. I miss her so much already.

 

[Kiki]

My poor Favorite passed away this weekend. She was buried under the Crepe Myrtle tree with her friends Romeo and Floppy Leggs. I miss her so much already. View attachment 1263300 View attachment 1263301

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[kariejohnson]

I am so sorry for your loss.

Thank you!