So I have 6 BR chicks, almost 3 weeks old. I also have one big dumb dog, that is usually so gentle. Well the chicks are in their coop during the day when its warm. Today somehow (still trying to figure it out) two of the chicks got out. When I went outside to check on them, I noticed our dog laying on the ground with one of the chicks, I was so terrified when I walked up thinking OMG she is dead!. But when I picked her up she opened her eyes and was still breathing. I dont think he was trying to kill her, knowing his tempermant I think he thinks they are toys. I have since moved all of the chicks back indoors so I can figure out how they possible got out. The second chick apparantly ran for the hills and got away because when I was walking around trying to find her, and calling for her....she ran over to me from under a bush. The little one that wasnt so lucky (that will totally be her name if she survives this trauma) seems to be in shock. I cleaned her off, and I dont see any visable trauma, no bleeding or noticably broken bones. She is chirping, but is just laying down. She opens her eyes some times but for the most part they are closed. Like I said I cleaned her up, and have her on a small towel next to me so she keeps warm and so I can keep a close eye on her.
So my question is, is there something else I should do for her? Is it possible that she is just in shock? What should I look out for? I am so worried about her
So my question is, is there something else I should do for her? Is it possible that she is just in shock? What should I look out for? I am so worried about her
