So, today less than an hour ago, one of my 3 hens escaped an attack. We do have dogs, but they were not out at the time. Near the site of the attack, there was a small hole under the fence, barely large enough to fit my foot into. There were feathers EVERYWHERE, and when we went to put them back into the run, we noticed a giant open wound/bite mark on her side. I don't know if I should be quick to take her to a vet, or if I should wait and let it heal. Please help, this could be bad. She does not seem to be in shock, and the wound does not seem to be too deep. She was walking around just fine, and I believe the attacker only left because she was too reluctant to give up. The wound is just under her right wing if anyone wanted to know. I cannot get pictures right now, because she is not an easy bird to catch.
I would also maybe like to know what could have done this
Evidence A: a hole that my foot can barely fit through. (Under fence)
Evidence B: attack seems to be from a very vicious and hard fighter (Feather trail for about 10 feet from the initial attack point)
Evidence C: Wound is about 2 inches In diameter and it is a pretty circular wound
Evidence D: I live in the northern woodlands region of the US, in Indiana. I see foxes, hawks, squirrels, groundhogs, and racoons around all the time.
I would also maybe like to know what could have done this
Evidence A: a hole that my foot can barely fit through. (Under fence)
Evidence B: attack seems to be from a very vicious and hard fighter (Feather trail for about 10 feet from the initial attack point)
Evidence C: Wound is about 2 inches In diameter and it is a pretty circular wound
Evidence D: I live in the northern woodlands region of the US, in Indiana. I see foxes, hawks, squirrels, groundhogs, and racoons around all the time.
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