Roxanne Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 What a terrible shock for you. Hope the survivors manage to pull through. Our thoughts are with you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear this terrible news . Your poor chooks . I hope the two survivors pull through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 What a terrible experience for you all. So sorry it's happened. It's good you're getting a vet to look at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I'm so, so sorry. I dread something like this happening, I can't imagine how you feel right now. I hope your 2 survivors recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Oh how awful - that can happen so easily, it only takes a phone call or someone at the door. Poor you, and poor chickens - let us know how the survivors get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Oh no! How dreadful. I do hope your 2 survivors are still with us and will be OK. Definitely take them to the vet though. They will need antibiotics (as well as TLC of course). Sending *get well vibes* and *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 How awful - I hope the two left are doing well - what time of day was this? have you had a fox problem in the past? Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 How awful. I hope your other two pull through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucky1 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Just read this. Thinking of you. Hope you managed to get help/vet and it has a happier outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druids57 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Hi Thinking of you - you must have had a terriible shock so take care of yourself wont you Druidsx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 I had to have the white chicken put down, it wasn't far on her. The vet told me to keep an eye on the other until tomorrow. I have put sugared water to her beak which she is taking, not all the time though....will see how she is tomorow, fingers crossed. Thanks for all your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 So sorry to hear that . Your poor little remaining survivor . Hope she pulls through but she'll be so lonely . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Oh dear, I am so sorry to read this thread I hope that the last little one pulls through, but what a traumatic experience for you and her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah B Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Lovemychooks, I've seen your post from the off but didn't know what to say to be honest. I am genuinely really upset for you and your chickens and being a new chook keeper I don't have any words of advice. I'm sending you plenty of digital hugs and I hope when you feel better you get a new flock and I so hope your little white survivor makes it - fingers crossed and love. Sarah xxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koo2cat Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thinking of you at what must be a dreadful time. Just shows that you can never be too careful when it comes to foxes. Confirmed to us that we sadly can't let ours free range unless we are in the garden with them (we back onto open countryside). LOL Cat and family xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilda-and-evadne Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I was really upset to read what happened to you all yesterday. What a huge shock - and a reminder to all of us not to underestimate the fox. I hope that you will have a new flock soon (if that is what you want). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 got everything crossed for you and your girl xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Haven't been on the forum for days, only just seen your post. How devestating....I'm so sorry to hear this. Hope your chook pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esta Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Oh my gosh! I'm really sorry, thats what happened to me. I had around 17 chickens and the fox killed them all and took one. I've been in your shoes, it ain't nice, your poor chook chooks. Bring them in and keep them warm, call a vet and get them there straight away. If not maybe you should clear up the wounds and give them food and water to calm them. Put them in a box of some description with saw dust or whatever you use. Put them in a dark quiet place and check on them often. I hope I helped, hang in their little chicks! Esta xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I am so sorry, I kneo how thiws feels, I've had 2 fox attacks in 6 months, & have just 1 chicken left, I'm waiting for 3 others to be delivered, once the fox knows where they are he will not give up, now I only let chooks out of the eglu run when I am standing right there. Saffy survived in a ct carrier in my hall with lots of TLC & a trip to the vet for anti in inflammatory drops for the pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrandMrsG Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 So sorry to hear about your news - being new to chicken keeping I have no advice, but just want to give you warm hugs and sympathy for all the sadness and hassle you've endured. ((HUGS)) x Rosie xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkybijou Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 That is all so, so sad. Big hugs and healing vibes to your remaining wounded soldier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 What a terrible thing to happen, I hope your survivor hangs on, I'm really sorry to hear your awful news. Fox attacks are terrible things. Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
