One of my Silkie youngsters, probably 4 months old, got out of his pen and was pecked repeatedly on the head (vaulted skull) today.
No broken skin or missing feathers, but I saw him take some hard pecks right in his 'soft spot' before I could get across the fence and rescue him.
He is upright, but unresponsive. Eyes open, but blank and unfocused.
I brought him in the house and got him to eat a little and drink, but he won't move without being 'prompted'.
Is there any hope he'll pull out of this or has he been 'brain damaged'?
Thanks,
Lisa
No broken skin or missing feathers, but I saw him take some hard pecks right in his 'soft spot' before I could get across the fence and rescue him.
He is upright, but unresponsive. Eyes open, but blank and unfocused.
I brought him in the house and got him to eat a little and drink, but he won't move without being 'prompted'.
Is there any hope he'll pull out of this or has he been 'brain damaged'?
Thanks,
Lisa