Seabright bantam attacked by hawk

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So two days ago my little hen was attacked by hawk luckily I saw it and came running out and scared it off. Today I noticed that her whole chest and even some of her belly is swollen, squishy, and warm. Do you think that it would be caused from internal bleeding from the Hawks talon or maybe punctured her crop I don't know but I don't know what's caused it or what to do. Does anyone have any advice or thoughts on what I should do? Taking her to the vet is not an option unfortunately.
 
So two days ago my little hen was attacked by hawk luckily I saw it and came running out and scared it off. Today I noticed that her whole chest and even some of her belly is swollen, squishy, and warm. Do you think that it would be caused from internal bleeding from the Hawks talon or maybe punctured her crop I don't know but I don't know what's caused it or what to do. Does anyone have any advice or thoughts on what I should do? Taking her to the vet is not an option unfortunately.
She's still eating so far
 
So two days ago my little hen was attacked by hawk luckily I saw it and came running out and scared it off. Today I noticed that her whole chest and even some of her belly is swollen, squishy, and warm. Do you think that it would be caused from internal bleeding from the Hawks talon or maybe punctured her crop I don't know but I don't know what's caused it or what to do. Does anyone have any advice or thoughts on what I should do? Taking her to the vet is not an option unfortunately.
Pictures please?
 
Pictures please?
So two days ago my little hen was attacked by hawk luckily I saw it and came running out and scared it off. Today I noticed that her whole chest and even some of her belly is swollen, squishy, and warm. Do you think that it would be caused from internal bleeding from the Hawks talon or maybe punctured her crop I don't know but I don't know what's caused it or what to do. Does anyone have any advice or thoughts on what I should do? Taking her to the vet is not an option unfortunately.

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the pictures don't really do justice.
 

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These are better. Can you see how big her chest is?
 

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What does it look like under the feathers? She doesn't look very abnormal in the pictures.
I know but her chest is very swollen and squishy on both sides not just the side with their crop and also on underside for belly a little bit as well. I've looked for punctures that cannot find anything, but her chest is like three or four times it's a normal size. She's still eating a little bit not much no more and I got her to drinks a little bit too but she's becoming less and less interested in food and drink. You know how when a chicken gets sour crop... It feels enlarged and squishy It's just like that only it's in her entire chest. I have been trying not to pick her up too much because I don't want to make it worse by putting pressure on it.
 
What does it look like under the feathers? She doesn't look very abnormal in the pictures.
Thank you for responding to my post. I know the pictures didn't do justice but her chest was so huge and squishy. I do have good news The swelling is actually going down she's still not eating much but it gives me hope. I appreciate you responding. you're the only one that did.
 
I just saw thid. How is she doing today? Is she eating, drinking, pooping, chickening? Is her crop empty in the morning before she has anything to eat or drink? Can you part her feathers and look for bruising, chickens bruise green. Did the hawk actually have hold of her?

It's always good to treat for shock, especially if they go off their feed. Add 1 tsp sugar to 1 c warm water, plus a pinch each of salt and baking soda. Shake or stir to dissolve, then hold some up to her beak in a small cup. If she won't drink, dunk her beak in or put a drop on your fingertip and put it on the crease of her beak. She should swallow. Repeat until she refuses by shaking her head. Let us know if she starts eating after that.

You can add water to her regular feed to make a mush or gruel and see if she will eat that but remember a dehydrated hen can't eat. So try to get her drinking. Then try a little scrambled egg (no salt). Keep us posted snd good luck!
 

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