Please help

[WVduckchick]

Good advice already. I'm here to follow along.

 

[casportpony]

It would be helpful to see pictures of them.

 

[CapricornFarm]

My chicken were just attacked by 2 of our dogs. They got into the coop. 2 are dead 4 are still breathing. What do I do? What do I look for? 2 are sitting on the ground one is clucking.

First put the dogs away so they can't get back at the chickens. Then the survivors need warmth and quiet. High protein feed helps healing. Electrolytes and vitamins help shock. Sorry this happened to your chickens!

 

[SimplyLivinthatFarmLife]

Keep us updated. We hope that it turns out well.

 

[jvls1942]

before replacing the chickens, you have to train your dogs to leave them alone.

don't tell me that they are "bird dogs" and are trained to hunt birds. that excuse does not fly with me.

bird hunting dogs do not mangle their quarry. they bring them back without ruffling the feathers..

If you don't train your dogs, be prepared to go through this ordeal again. and you will forever have to be on the alert.

 

[21hens-incharge]

before replacing the chickens, you have to train your dogs to leave them alone.

don't tell me that they are "bird dogs" and are trained to hunt birds. that excuse does not fly with me.

bird hunting dogs do not mangle their quarry. they bring them back without ruffling the feathers..

If you don't train your dogs, be prepared to go through this ordeal again. and you will forever have to be on the alert.

I understand your intent......however its a little rough feeling.
Let's help get through the crisis first. We can help with the predator proofing later.

 

[staceyj]

before replacing the chickens, you have to train your dogs to leave them alone.

don't tell me that they are "bird dogs" and are trained to hunt birds. that excuse does not fly with me.

bird hunting dogs do not mangle their quarry. they bring them back without ruffling the feathers..

If you don't train your dogs, be prepared to go through this ordeal again. and you will forever have to be on the alert.

@jvls1942 , please friend.


I realize that this is a heated moment, but now is not the time to lecture a brand new member who has come to us in a true emergency for help about her dogs.

The focus right now should be assessing the injuries to her birds and helping in that realm right now, if we can.

We can talk dogs later.

 

[Debbie1946]

I know what you are going through is a horror. I'm so sorry.
If your house is chilly turn up the heat.
Do you have a dog crate or something you can confine them in?
One at a time go over them head to toe and front to back, and under wings. You'll need to assess the injuries.

if you have a cell phone take good, clear close up photos of their wounds because posting them will help us help you.
Speak reassuringly and move gently but purposefully.

Use soap and water to clean muck and whatnot from the wounds. Apply pressure to active bleeding.
Report back as soon as you can.

Daughters are bringing them in and assessing them now. I have a warm dark room and boxes with towels for them. Three are speckled Sussex and one easter egger. They are 10 months old. First time with chickens.

 

[staceyj]

It's always good to have extra sets of hands! This is good news!

Your helpers can wrap the birds in towels like burritos to keep them calm and warm, and wait until you look at them one by one.

 

[AllenK RGV]

Daughters are bringing them in and assessing them now. I have a warm dark room and boxes with towels for them. Three are speckled Sussex and one easter egger. They are 10 months old. First time with chickens.

Fingers crossed but regarding the two survivors my money is on recovery if no active bleeding, hard lumps are felt, hot lumps are felt when you examine them or pulsating(heartbeat) lumps are detected during assessment of their injuries.