My flock came under attack by some dogs the other day. Bella came worse off and got a chunk ripped out of her side and its hanging off. I'm self treating as the vets refuse to do anything. She managed to keep her baby safe and Bellas mother managed to avoid all of this (the baby probably went with her). I really hope she makes it. The chick seems to be what is keeping her going. I have been hiding meal worms under the straw and she gets up to have a good scratch about for them and is still caring for her chick. If she does die, I think Bella's mother will happily take it on as when I take Bella away to treat, the chick calls out and Bella's mother comes out her shed to look for it.
Thanks everyone! The vets just refused to anything. The best they would give me is to go in and pay for the consultation to get her anti biotics. She's doesn't appear to need them yet. I will be checking daily for infection and topping it up with anti septic spray. She was moved into a bigger, better ventilated shed yesterday with straw as bedding so it doesnt go in her wound. I hid meal worms under the bedding and her and she chick had a good scratch around looking for them. I am going to let her out for an hour tonight to see her friends so she's not forgotten. I will be doing it just before they go to bed so theres less flies about! Here is her and her baby
Hoping for the best for sweet bella
