Lost three chickens today. Plus one in intensive care now. Stupid dogs from across the street came today and went into my coop and got them. I'd left it open because there were no dogs out and the chickens were all huddled up in the coop because they were cold. My dogs and the one that was in the picture earlier this week weren't out. Worst part is they did it right in front of my two and four year old kids. They seem to have recovered, but I haven't. No more free ranging around here. Those a-hole dogs are NEVER over here, but of course the one time I leave the chickens unlocked unattended....
I think my brahma baby will pull through, but way too soon to tell. Looks like they just ripped her tail off, skin and all. She's got a pretty good sized open wound, but doesn't look like it's more than skin deep. Any treatment tips are welcome.
Anyway, sad day around here. Hope you all fared better.
inlaws are in town too. They bought the boys some more chicks. So now I have 7 Orpington chicks brooding in the bathroom, and my brahma in the shower.
I think my brahma baby will pull through, but way too soon to tell. Looks like they just ripped her tail off, skin and all. She's got a pretty good sized open wound, but doesn't look like it's more than skin deep. Any treatment tips are welcome.
Anyway, sad day around here. Hope you all fared better.
inlaws are in town too. They bought the boys some more chicks. So now I have 7 Orpington chicks brooding in the bathroom, and my brahma in the shower.