Abbsie Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 My chicken has just been attacked by a fox, we managed to save her and calm her down but she is bleeding around around her bum area. The fox grabbed her in its mouth and ran to the end of the garden but dropped her when we went out there to see what was going on (they were all clucking). She ran down the garden and into the house! I know the fox is going to be back. Should I call the vet, will she be alright? Please help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 If she's been bitten by a fox, she needs to see a vet, Abbsie, as foxes have teeth which are just teeming with bacteria and these can quickly cause a wound infection. Do you know of any vets in your area who treat chickens? Good luck with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Poor girl! I agree with Kate. Some Rescue Remedy might help with the shock too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear that . What a shock for you . I hope you can find a vet soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 what a shock for you. A vet will probably give you some Baytril antibiotic, which will help the healing and prevent infection from the foxes nasty teeth. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbsie Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 Thank you! I do know a vet and will get her to one as soon as I can, where can I get rescue remedy from? Abbsie xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 You can get Bach's Rescue Remedy from Health food shops like Holland And Barrett, Abbsie. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smanners Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Hi There, So sorry to hear about the fox attack, its something we all dread! Rescue remedy can be bought at Boots chemist or most health food shops. I saw some today whilst buying Citracidal drops. They even have some specifically for animals as well as us humans! Good luck, hope your girl makes a speedy recovery. Sophie Rocky Mrs Doyle Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 What a shock for you I'lll keep my fingers crossed for you chook. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 How scarey. I hope your chook is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 How is your chicken today? Did you manage to find a vet on a Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbsie Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 I have found a vet but it doesnt open on a weekend. I am going to phone on Monday, i'm also going to get some rescue remedy for her. We bathed her wound with warm salt water! Thank you Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
