Possum attack

[nursekathleen]

Oh nooooo...sorry to hear this. I lost one of my favorite roosters the other night. Not sure what got him...just saw feathers the following day. Hope all goes well with you.

I’m so sorry for your loss

 

[nursekathleen]

It is important that she eats, try feeding her plain greek yogurt or scrambled eggs

The yogurt is a great suggestion! I happen to keep good organic yogurt around and she let me give her s little bit. I’ll continue doing that. Thank you!

 

[Big Red Roosters]

Thanks for the advice. Yes. Her eyes are ok. She looks at us. But she shakes her head away at offers of food or water. I brought fresh tiny earthworms from the garden but she wouldn’t eat them but at least she looked at them. I will look for nutri drench. I am giving her a molasses saltyish water. But she just isn’t interested in anything. The bathroom is covered with dried grubs dead worms her usual natural feed with grains I’ve tried feeding her chicken, wet cat food and she’s just not interested. Hopefully she’ll start to improve

How long ago was she attacked? She may very well be in shock and just need time to mentally recover. Water is most important and it sounds like you're doing a great job, I wish you good luck. I hope she's back to perfect health again soon. If she's looking at food and studying it, it means she's considering eating, just not feeling hungry. That's okay! Keep offering it several times a day.

 

[Folly's place]

Some will eat applesauce too.
Good luck with her, and I hope you got that possum!
Mary

 

[nursekathleen]

It is important that she eats, try feeding her plain greek yogurt or scrambled eggs[/QUOTE

How long ago was she attacked? She may very well be in shock and just need time to mentally recover. Water is most important and it sounds like you're doing a great job, I wish you good luck. I hope she's back to perfect health again soon. If she's looking at food and studying it, it means she's considering eating, just not feeling hungry. That's okay! Keep offering it several times a day.

This is day two

 

[GC-Raptor]

When I had a hen with impacted crop that wasn't drinking enough water to loosen it up. I made a very wet mash with chicken feed and she started to drink/eat the Mash and I was able to loosen up the impacted crop with massage over a couple of days.
Point being is she got water and nutritious feed into her.
I wouldn't massage your hens crop if there's possible injury. Just a way to get feed and water into her. GC

 

[aart]

I’m having to give her syringes of water with electrolytes

I am giving her a molasses saltyish water.

Be careful of too much salt....and of syringing liquids into the mouth:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/

 

[nursekathleen]

Be careful of too much salt....and of syringing liquids into the mouth:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/

Being very careful. Only a one cc syringe. Stopped the solute rich electrolyte solution. More for rescue. She is starting to drink and eat from my hand! And she just seems more comfortable. I’m so happy for everyone’s advice and support.

 

[nursekathleen]

 

[nursekathleen]

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She is feeling better. She tried to eat a grape out of my hand. Thank you to all for your advice and support. More pictures to follow.