Predator Help

[Rsonz]

We had a fox attempt to get into our chicken run the other morning around 7:00 a.m. Fortunately, our run and coop are very secure and the fox couldn’t get to our flock. The problem is the hens did more damage to themselves in the run trying to flee from the fox. Understandable there was panic in the run and the flock went crazy trying to get into the coop and away from the fox. One hen ripped her comb off, we took her to a vet in our area that cares for chickens and they fixed her up, she will be okay. Another flew straight into a wall of the coop and is not doing well, won’t extend head, not moving around, won’t eat. We are giving her electrolytes, water and vitamins through a syringe. Hopefully there is not too much injury and she will be okay. Any suggestions on how to stop them from hurting themselves when this happens? The coop and run are secure, so we can not do anything there. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[CluckerFamily]

If it isn't too hot where you are at, I would personally keep them in the coop for a little bit.
They will naturally act that way when a predator is around.