Tragedy on our farm

[jjthink]

Very nice vet. So glad to hear it. So very sorry for Buttercup and Daffodil

and hope very much Peter wil be okay. TLC, antibiotic, good hydration, pain relief if needed (1 crushed baby aspirin per cup of water.. but not while actively bleeding or if internal bleeding suspected...once okay to administer, pain relief can make the difference between them eating/drinking and not eating/drinking....), electrolytes for stress (can spritz a bit of Pedialtye on watermelon or similar if he is not opting for water right now), treats to lift his spirits (whatever you know he likes, e.g. sunflower seeds, mealworms). Clean, quiet, comfy temps. Amazing what they can recover from with the right conditions. Keep us posted on the little guy. And thank you for taking such good care of him. JJ

 

[Tala]

I'd definitely be loving that vet. I haven't found one that I like yet, so when you find a good one - keep em!

Good vibes for Peter, sounds like he will recover!

 

[fledgling]

Thanks for all the good thoughts!

That vet is excellent! I hope we never need her services again, but I will definitely pass her name along to friends.

Here is our rooster residing in our mudroom. This was taken when I first brought him in and his comb was still very floppy from blood loss. Newspaper works great. I put down a big stack and just pull up a few sheets several times per day. He was easier to bathe in the kitchen sink than I thought he would be. He held still for the most part.

I think his comb stands up much better now:

 

[Whirlwind]

Sorry about your girls. I also have a family of hawks living near me. The young ones are much bolder than the adults.

I think their eyes are bigger than their stomachs.

I love to watch them tho. I don't blame them either. It is just nature.

Your Peter sounds like he is going to be fine.

I can also say I had a adult red tail carry off a heavy BR hen. Caught him in the act.

 

[AHappychick]

I am glad you boy is doing better. You can run thick (heavy tess) fishing line off of eye hooks in the trees making a hawk free area, just do it 10 feet high or higher so you dont get causght up in it. it will have the same effect as netting with out the cost. 6-10 feet between lines is good, it will keep the hawk from being able to swoop in. And although you wont be able to spot the line they will see it and avaoid it. Learned that from BYC

 

[fledgling]

Just bought the fishing line today. Thanks!

 

[fledgling]

After his wound cleaning bath tonight, I wrapped him in a towel and held him on my lap and stroked his head. He nuzzled me back with his beak.

I think this ordeal will earn me a very tame rooster.

 

[Whirlwind]

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You could be right. I had one that was picked on by the other rooster so bad the blood stuck over his eyes and he couldnt see for a few days. He was really babied by me. After that he was my Buddy and followed me everywhere.

 

[b.hromada]

I'm so sorry about you loss.

Your guy Peter is unbelievably handsome!

 

[AHappychick]

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oh it certainly will. I have ended up keeping all of my roos (even one that does not fit into my breeding program) cause they became so sweet after their time of healing with me. I have come to the conclusion that they totally understand that you are there to help and remember and appreciate it.