Missus Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 My three girls were attacked last night and two were injured, one got away scot free as the fox got tangled up in the Omlet run netting. Thank goodness! It gave my husband time to save the situation and my girls are all alive. Shocked and traumatised but alive. Two girls are missing loads of feathers where the fox ripped them out but, and one has a leg injury, but fingers crossed they'll make it. They're eating and drinking a bit but otherwise taking it easy after their horrible experience I shall be investing in the Gemini electric kit to go with my Omlet run netting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggregiousness Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Sorry to hear it. Fingers crossed for the poor girlies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 What a shock I am sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 I was very shocked and upset. It's a horrible thing to witness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Sorry to hear about the attack. Foxes mouths harber all sorts of germs so make sure your girls do not have any puncture wounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Crikey. I hope they get over the trauma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 How awful for you and your girls, glad they're ok and hopefully getting over the shock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckingmad Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Poor things. Hope you're ok too - its nasty witnessing something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Poor you and your girls . I'm so glad there weren't any major injuries . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CluckyBucks Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Sorry to hear that I hope they can get over that horrid experience. xx xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 I hope to be able to handle them today to check them for wounds. They are up and about this morning but I'm keeping them in the Eglu run at the moment for their own safety and to give them time to heal. When I let them out for a bit yesterday they just sat huddled up. Gobby Ginger kept guard. So did I, I hovered round them all day, afraid to take my eyes off them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I hope to be able to handle them today to check them for wounds. They are up and about this morning but I'm keeping them in the Eglu run at the moment for their own safety and to give them time to heal. When I let them out for a bit yesterday they just sat huddled up. Gobby Ginger kept guard. So did I, I hovered round them all day, afraid to take my eyes off them Probably best to only ever let them out when you are physically in the garden with them from now on. Now the fox has had a go-it will be back and it will get them the first chance it has. Your poor girls were very lucky this time but chances are they won't be next time. My girls have never been out of their run without someone being with them for this very reason. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal119 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 That's what we do, only let them out when we're in the garden. When we first had our 2 they used to roam around most of the day when we were at home, but one day my OH was sweeping leaves at the bottom of the garden and came face to face with a small fox! He was very brave and only ran away when my OH move towards him! He came back a couple of times sniffing around the Eglu run door, so now it's only freedom for the chicks when we're in the garden which is a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I also won't let them out of the run unless i'm there with them - it's just too dangerous, especially at night. Judging by the amount of scat in my garden the local fox population has definately found them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 I had to take the most badly injured bird to the vets as her wing was just hanging down. She was as quiet as a mouse on the vet table. He thinks it might be too badly damaged to repair itself but has given her a week to improve and then I've to take her back. She had a pain killing and anti inflam injection and an antibiotic and has been quiet for the past two days. The other little one is on antibiotics via beak and she seems ok but she did spend most of yesterday in the nesting box. They're all out this morning and seem fine I've not taken my eyes off them and have the windows and door open so I can hear everything Not been out while they've been unwell. I don't know they're worse than dogs and kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Sorry to hear of your experience. Hope your girls make a full recovery soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 What a horrible experience . Hope your girl makes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 our collective fingers are firmly crossed hoping for a full recovery. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Well, it's been over a week since the hens were mauled by foxy but they are fine now and back on their feet after a week on antibiotics, not to mention the occasional treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I'm glad to hear good news Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Glad to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluckingmad Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 what a relief - hope Mr Fox decides the netting is more throuble than its worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 What a shame your poor girlies were attacked! I do hope they all feel a little brighter soon and that the one with the injured wing recovers well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 She's gone into a moult, feathers everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
