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Tom's can be rough on hens. They are heavy and clumsy and can hurt hens. I've seen hens with the wounds on their sides. It's why we started trimming the spurs and nails which isn't an easy job. The one time I had a turkey that couldn't get up, mine was a young tom, he never got up again. It...

Those wounds are from mating. I've seen Tom's just stand on hens, while other hens peck them. I'm guessing that's what happened to yours. If she doesn't get up in a few days she may never. The Tom may of broke her pelvis or caused nerve damage. I would trim your Tom's nails and spurs to...