UPDATE:
Just gave him some electrolyte water... He seemed to like it!
His comb is actually looking way better than early this morning and he's getting feisty again...
So either there's hope... OR it's like how people get really good right before they die. 🤷🏻♀️🙏
I'll be checking those links...
We'll try to heal him up, but yes, he most likely won't recover... But it's worth a try... He's still strong. 🤞
Not sure where it's broken... It's hanging at his side... Not super low... Kind of hard to tell.
No, there's no smell... I'll check to see how his crop feels. He does have some...
Thank you for the electrolyte recipe! And link. 😉
Yes, I meant comb. 🤦🏻♀️ But to be honest, they both look wrinkly and dull. They were bright and perky before the attack... But maybe he's getting dehydrated??
I'll try that electrolyte solution and check out the link. Thanks!
No, didn't think about sugar water. What's the best way to give it to him? Just in a bowl? Or with a plastic syringe?
And his crop looks more wrinkly than usual, and not as bright.
I don't know if he's eating... Probably not since he didn't eat the mealworms I offered him. 😢
Our bantham rooster got attacked by a raccoon 2 nights ago. He was traumatized, but was walking around ok yesterday... Checked him this morning and apparently his left wing is broken and he's drooling.
I'm so worried we'll have to put him down. We've had him forever, so he is old... Maybe 10...
Been ridiculously busy, as everyone else has been. And I'm terrible at keeping up with social media of any kind. I'm hoping to do better, but the holidays are coming, so... 🤷🏻♀️
Hope everyone else is doing well!
Just an update for anyone who's interested...
Our hen recovered nicely. She's back to eating normally and acts like nothing happened. Softened food helped. Thanks to everyone!
I didn't think about wet mash. We'll have to try that tomorrow. Not sure about drinking or pooping. Not that we've seen, but she might be when we're in the house.
Oh my goodness! That's amazing that they respond to their names! I don't know how you keep that many straight. We started losing track with our original flock when we got over 15! 🤦🏻♀️ Many were just looking too much alike LOL
Thanks for the warm welcome and the well wishes for our hen!🐔❤️ (Turken! That's the name I couldn't remember 🤦🏻♀️ LOL)
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