rooster attacked chick

[fanynany]

he hasn’t pooped is that concerning ?

well i see now that he hasn’t really eaten much, my bad

 

[fanynany]

ahhh he ate! only a bit before he got tired but he moved his neck to kinda like scoop the food! and he’s drinking water

 

[fanynany]

he’s trying to groom himself right now, he’s super warm but shaking, could that be because of the damage or shock?

 

[Nigel27]

Looks to me like he could make a full recovery

 

[fanynany]

Looks to me like he could make a full recovery

he’s not able to stand on his own, he was eating by himself for 5 minutes but later got tired, hes able to twist his neck around but then tires out and droops down, his right side is swollen, left leg seems weak, right leg is extended and wants to get up, i hope he makes it!

 

[LaFleche]

he’s not able to stand on his own, he was eating by himself for 5 minutes but later got tired, hes able to twist his neck around but then tires out and droops down, his right side is swollen, left leg seems weak, right leg is extended and wants to get up, i hope he makes it!

That is a great improvement, but of course he will need more time for all the bruises and swelling to recede.

Keep up the good care!

 

[fanynany]

That is a great improvement, but of course he will need more time for all the bruises and swelling to recede.

Keep up the good care!

ugh it pains me to see him like this but he’s still alive and going, i checked up on him a couple times at night, he pooped! i applied the ointment and gave him a tiny bit of aspirin and he was able to move more and seemed more aware of things, how often could i give him aspirin?

 

[fanynany]

is there anything else i could do to help reduce the swelling?

 

[LaFleche]

how often could i give him aspirin?

I would not give it longer than for 3-4 days. Metacam is much better and does not compromise the kidneys.

is there anything else i could do to help reduce the swelling?

Metacam and rest. in addition to vitamins and healthy food rich in proteins.

 

[ChicNmom]

is there anything else i could do to help reduce the swelling?

You can give the aspirin at least 2x a day. He may have some pulled muscles or tendons.
Initially the swelling is there for a reason it keeps him from overdoing it while the injury heals. Rest and food are his best friends for the next few days.

He really looks much better!