possible leg injury???

[mmorley]

I have a 5 month old hen that was caught by my dog yesterday. She was laying on the ground outside her coop. She has no visiable injuries, however she is not moving her legs at all. She lays on her stomach no kicking, no distress when touched, very alert. Thought her legs could be broken but I don't feel any breaks and no heat. Can it be trauma.

 

[hinkjc]

Give her vitamin and electrolyte water to give her a boost. She may be in shock. She could also have spinal injury that you can't see. Keep her confined to a small area to monitor if she moves her legs. If she can't move them, I would guess spinal damage. The biggest concern right now is making sure she drinks. Chickens can dehydrate very quickly, so keep her calm and encourage drinking. Best wishes.