Emergency - Accidentally Stepped on Head

[sumi]

When my son was about 5 or 6 he accidentally stepped on one of our youngsters (aged around 2 months at the time). The poor little thing had blood coming out of her nostrils, beak and even a little from her eyes. I sat and held her, waiting for her to die, but she didn't. She came round after a few hours' rest and made a full recovery.

Hoping for the same for your pullet!

 

[nightowl223]

When my son was about 5 or 6 he accidentally stepped on one of our youngsters (aged around 2 months at the time). The poor little thing had blood coming out of her nostrils, beak and even a little from her eyes. I sat and held her, waiting for her to die, but she didn't. She came round after a few hours' rest and made a full recovery.

Hoping for the same for your pullet!

Which was precisely why I suggested what I did, as far as supportive care. Sometimes they can survive things we humans would never be able to survive, and come through the other side none the worse for wear.

I hope the injured girl here will pull through, too!.

(edited for a typo repair and a forgotten word)

 

[danceswithronin]

Which was precisely why I suggested what I did, as far as supportive care. Sometimes they can survive things we humas would never be able to survive, and come through the other side none the worse for wear.

I hope the injured girl will pull through, too!.

My White Rock roo was mauled by my dogs last summer when he escaped the run and even though I couldn't see any visible injuries, he couldn't walk afterwards and was panting really hard and looked to be in a lot of pain. I thought he'd die in the night for sure. Nope, next morning he was standing up in the box next to my bed looking up at me, ready to go back out with his ladies.

So yeah, I have been surprised at the resilience of chickens (along with acknowledging their fragility too).

 

[hispoptart]

I'm sure you feel terrible but as the others have said it was an accident. I hope you girl pulls through

 

[casportpony]

@Eggcessive @casportpony @Wyorp Rock what do you think is wrong?

@SilberHenne , I am very sorry this happened, how is she today?

I recently went through something similar with one of mine when she trampled by a horse. She too had blood coming out of her nostrils. I saw it happen and grabbed her right away, then placed her in a warm, dark, quiet room in a box on a towel, and somehow she survived.

 

[Sassysouth]

I do pray for your sweet baby and hope she is doing better today.

 

[SilberHenne]

Thank you everyone for the support!

This morning she is doing a little better. She is holding herself upright and has been able to stand and look around, but still hasn't left her box and seems uncoordinated. I do think it is possible she has some brain swelling and she did have some minor seizures last night, mostly just leg spasms. I've been giving her water and electrolytes through a syringe, which she takes willingly and will also drink from a cup if her beak is in it, but does get tired very quickly. She won't take any food, but I'm not going to worry about it just yet. I might go find some CBD today.

 

[Glitterchicks]

Thank you everyone for the support!

This morning she is doing a little better. She is holding herself upright and has been able to stand and look around, but still hasn't left her box and seems uncoordinated. I do think it is possible she has some brain swelling and she did have some minor seizures last night, mostly just leg spasms. I've been giving her water and electrolytes through a syringe, which she takes willingly and will also drink from a cup if her beak is in it, but does get tired very quickly. She won't take any food, but I'm not going to worry about it just yet. I might go find some CBD today.

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Look at her!!
So happy she's doing better today. What's her name?

 

[Norcal527]

Thank you everyone for the support!

This morning she is doing a little better. She is holding herself upright and has been able to stand and look around, but still hasn't left her box and seems uncoordinated. I do think it is possible she has some brain swelling and she did have some minor seizures last night, mostly just leg spasms. I've been giving her water and electrolytes through a syringe, which she takes willingly and will also drink from a cup if her beak is in it, but does get tired very quickly. She won't take any food, but I'm not going to worry about it just yet. I might go find some CBD today.

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That is a good update...I hope she pulls through! They are resilient...

 

[Sassysouth]

That sweet baby. I wonder if you make some wet food if she would eat it off your finger? Maybe even a scrambled egg. I had a hen that would eat from my hands and not her bowl when she didn’t feel well.