Re: Neighbors dog got in my chickens

On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:48:12 +0100, " Jill"
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>hal@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 wrote:
>>  Do I need to kill
>> the injured ones or can I give them awhile to see if they recover?
>>
>
>Investigate each injury in detail. Clean up any wounds and see what
extent 
>they are
>Treat with antibiotics, some probiotics and a tincture of time
>
>If they are not worth the time and the expense, cull quickly and replace.

the male was bitten on his back behind his right wing.  The skin is
layed open and you can see flesh exposed for about a couple of sq.cm
or so.  He is quite subdued looking.  The hen shows no external
injuries but lays on her side with one leg extended so I can only
assume the dog grabbed her leg and it is broken.  She seems alert.  I
seperated the male into the old brood tank and gave him water although
he is not drinking.  The hen I put up in the laying boxes which are
not being used yet and she just lays there and looks around.  I'm
thinking it's not looking very good for either one.   All the rest
seem although very frightened and not venturing out any more.  Lots
lost feathers, there's large chunks of wing feathers laying
everywhere.  I hate to let the two hurt ones suffer, but if they might
recover I'ld like to give them the chance.  

Damn dogs


Hal