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Oh no! It sounds like you’re dealing with quite the cluck-tastrophe in your coop! Ruffled feathers and a rooster gone rogue can be a real worry, especially when it comes to the well-being of your feathered friends. It’s great that you’ve separated the two and are actively caring for your hen. Using Vetericyn and Blue Kote is a solid start to help her heal. Since she’s staying hydrated, that’s a good sign! However, her not eating much and still being a bit wobbly is concerning. You’re not alone in this; many chicken keepers have faced similar situations! Let’s rally together and share tips and support to help your hen get back on her feet—literally!
Yesterday I stepped into my coop to see that a rooster I raised attacked one of my older hens. I’ve separated them both from the coop, and cleaned my hen as best I could but I feel like I could do some more to help her. Bother of her eyes are swollen, one almost completely shut, most of the feathers on her head have been plucked off from the rooster. I’ve used Vetericyn,and Blue Kote on her head and am continually cleaning the area. She’s taking water but hasn’t eaten much. Yesterday she laid on her side for a while, today she’s sitting up but still isn’t standing or walking i’m hoping she’ll be okay and isn’t suffering any serious injuries.
If any of you guys have any tips i could use that would be great! i’m a high schooler and can’t afford a vet let alone find a farm vet close enough for that matter.
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