Redwing Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I have a lovely Salmon Faverole called Tawny and sucessfully intergrated her and her two pals (Gold Legbar and Wernlas Olive) with an existing Appenzeller and Pekin and they have been living in harmony up till now with only a few halfhearted pecks after the 'walls came down' between them I went to check on them this evening and the Appenzeller (covered in blood) has attacked my poor Tawny who has two gaping deep wounds the others were all having a peck too attracted by the blood I suppose I thought she was dead when I picked her up as she went completely limp I've cleaned her up and put her in a cage in the kitchen next to the chicks and their heat lamp for a bit of warmth, but I don't hold out too much hope for her, she has perked up a bit so we are going to give her the night in the hope she will bounce back a bit but I feel I may have to dispatch her OH and I are both shocked and upset as Tawny is such a lovely girl and we can't see why the peace has broken down so quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I'm so sorry I can't offer any advice, just wanted to pass on ((hugs)) xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 oh Tasha, I'm so sorry to hear about it! You must have had your mind at rest after a successful introduction too - it makes no sense at all! Fingers crossed for Tawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Oh no I've got everything here crossed in the hope Tawny recovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 That is a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffordmum Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Sorry to hear your sad news - every chicken keepers nightmare. Our thoughts are with you - keep us posted. Kind rgds, Pat & Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Oh Tasha, that awful for you! How is she today? Any better after a night in with you? fingers crossed. x0x0x0x0x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Poor Tawny - I hope she survives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 maybe she's ill? birds will often attack a sick/weak member of the flock. very upsetting but nature at work. hope she recovers xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Oh Tasha thats awful, I hope she makes it, poor baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Thanks for your kind words everyone Poet - I think you are probably right that Tawny is sick or at least under the weather, certainly they have had some red mite in the Eglu, its now under control but Tawny sleeps in the doorway where it was worst so may have been weakened by them but like all chickens there were no outward signs of illness Anyway... Tawny was very poorly this morning and her wounds were starting to smell despite my best efforts, one wound was down to the bone I picked her up and took her outside to dispatch her but found I simply couldnt do the deed and took her to the vet to be PTS however he said he thinks she will recover if she lives through today and tonight so has injected her, cleaned her up and covered the wounds with stockholm tar to dry them and sent her home with another injection to be given by us in two days time Fingers crossed, I certainly won't let her suffer any more so if she doesnt start to recover I will have to dispatch her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I really hope that she perks up for you, the fact that she's made it this far, must be a good sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 awwww, poor Tawny! I really hope she picks up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Thinking of you Tasha, what a trauma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 she'll tell you when she's had enough, best of luck xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I do hope that she's OK Tasha, do you have some Avipro to syringe into her? Fingers crossed that she pulls through. You poor things; did you want to bring her over here to 'be done' if necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Thanks Clare, I am hoping we will be ok but will bear that in mind Its silly - I know I can do it no problems with the table birds but Tawny is such a delightful dim character, always a million miles behind the others in terms of wit and so soft and gentle bless her and she isnt even laying yet so I do hope she pulls through She has eaten the chick crumbs I put out for her and has drunk a bit of water with avipro so I am hoping she is over the worst Oh and the house stinks of stockholm tar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hey Tasha, sorry only just seen this thead! poor Tawny and poor you! It must have been such a shock. Will keep everything crossed for you all. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 It was a shock, I have never seen wounds that bad not even in a book, if we were less shocked and thinking straight I think I would have put her out of her misery on the spot The two wounds cover an area about 4.5 inches x 2 inches and are so savage the vet said there is nothing there to stitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porkypie Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 So sorry to hear that - I hope she pulls through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Sounds horrific Tasha. But I am sure the vet would of PTS if he didn`t think she could get better. And i am sure she stands the very best chance of pulling through with you and hubby on nursing duties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggquisite Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hi Tasha, Just caught his thread.. how awful for you guys! Really hope Tawny recovers, what a horrible thing to happen, you poor thing. They can be a worry can't they Fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joybelle Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Tasha I`m sorry about poor Tawny, hope she pulls through. My seven have lived happy together for two years and I thought great no problems perfect harmony. But now several have a go at each other nothing too serious yet but who knows what might happen. I dread the thought of finding one or more seriously injured. Joy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I too have only just caught up with this . I'm so sorry to hear this, Tasha . I hope she pulls through . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara-W Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I hope Tawny is better today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
