Stressed out?

[chickeneyfoot]

My 8 month barred rock hen was attacked by a fox terrier and she fought him hard!! She pecked one of his eyes till it bled! I got to her in time! I punched the dog so hard it let go of her! I checked for a good 2 hours and Nothing! Just a hurt wing! No bites no bleeding nothing! I am so relived! But now she is acting weird. I put her under a heat lamp(for relaxation) and separated her from the flock. She wont eat or drink and is tired looking. Is she just stressed out? Thanks.

 

[JerseyGiantfolk]

She could be in shock also, traumatic experiences like that aren't fun. It happened with my Leghorn, she hid in a tree one night and a raccoon almost got her, she was in shock for 3 hours and didn't lay for about a week, but then started laying again the week after.

Don't be surprised if she isn't laying, has running poops or if she starts a molt in the next couple of days. You should use a dropper and mix water with baby vitamins (make sure no iron) and give them to her. Good luck, she is a brave soul~

 

[sundancenbare]

Stress is hard on them. Keep her quiet. Give her some Sugar water. Helps the shock and gives her some energy You can squirt it in her mouth with a syringe or an eye dropper.