rooster attacked chick

[LaFleche]

does a chick recover from wry neck ?

The nerves might be just pressurized from the swelling of the injured tissue. But it might get even worse for 3-4 days, but then the swelling should subside and you will be able to see, if a full recovery wil be possible or not.

 

[jus10inla]

I would kill the rooster that did it if he’s an adult.

Bingo. I wouldnt think twice of grabbin the t post& pinnin him down then pullin back feet straight up! I have no need for a mean rooster.

 

[fanynany]

I’ve never seen an injury to neck caused by an adult rooster kicking them heal. It’s usually nerve damage.
I would kill the rooster that did it if he’s an adult.

i’ve grown attached to my chickens, i don’t have the heart to hurt him, i hatched the adults as well, 3 came out, i lost 1 due to a dog, he and the girl are the ones i have left, i hatched 4 eggs and my little ones came out, i don’t know what to do

 

[fanynany]

Bingo. I wouldnt think twice of grabbin the t post& pinnin him down then pullin back feet straight up! I have no need for a mean rooster.

i really hate that he did this but i raised him from an egg, i hatched him myself, i don’t have the heart to hurt him, i cuddled him every night, i lost his brother due to a dog attack and i miss him everyday, i can’t bring myself to kill him

 

[fanynany]

The nerves might be just pressurized from the swelling of the injured tissue. But it might get even worse for 3-4 days, but then the swelling should subside and you will be able to see, if a full recovery wil be possible or not.

is there anything i can give him for swelling?

 

[LaFleche]

is there anything i can give him for swelling?

You could give him some Metacam which helps with the pain and works as anti-inflammatory drug also.

Apart from that, you can furl up a towel to form some kind of nest for him.

 

[ChicNmom]

You could try to give 1/4 of a low dose (81mg) aspirin. I'm guessing on the dose/ it's 1/2 for a full size chicken. I don't think you have anything to lose by trying.


** If you have a real anti-inflammatory as mentioned above that would be better.**

 

[ChicNmom]

he’s been wrapped up resting, hopefully he recovers, he’s trying to stand up and move but he can’t, he moves his legs and tail and tries to wiggle his wings but he just wiggles around his neck

So he is able to move his legs and tail? That's a good sign. Hopefully his back isn't fractured.

 

[fanynany]

he tries to stand but can’t stay up, his neck is floppy and weak

So he is able to move his legs and tail? That's a good sign. Hopefully his back isn't fractured.

 

[fanynany]

So he is able to move his legs and tail? That's a good sign. Hopefully his back isn't fractured.

any way of checking ?