AndreaT Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 This is VC my leghorn who was attacked by a fox a couple of weeks ago. I think she's getting far too comfortable! She's doing really well and has been out a few time. There has been a bit of bullying from one particular bird though, she's had her comb pecked a few times and actually drawn blood. She spent most of today outside fr with the other girls but come bedtime she wasn't interested in the coop and has come back inside! She's back to the vets tomorrow to have the staples out so hopefully she'll feel even better and might feel up to the bedtime jostle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Wow she is stunning, I hope she makes a full recovery very soon. I hope she is not getting too lonely or she might want all of her hen friends to move in with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 She is beautiful, glad she is making a good recovery and looking like she is enjoying the tlc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 She's gorgeous! Can't believe you've got her sitting on your lovely sofa though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 that is one spectacular comb. It is my experience that they rarely want to go back outside to join there pals in the winter might need some encouraging glad she is doing well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaT Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 I hope she is not getting too lonely or she might want all of her hen friends to move in with her I did get slightly worried at one point as they were following her across the garden towards the door Can't believe you've got her sitting on your lovely sofa though! I didn't really have much choice! I did put my foot down when she was eyeing up the kitchen worktops that is one spectacular comb. I know! I think she can only see out of one eye it's that big. Makes it too easy for the bully to grab hold of though. I've just managed to secure a secondhand so by Monday she'll be able to sleep outside whether she likes it or not and I'll have my spare room back at last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 awwww bless her, she beautiful, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 stick a load of vaseline on her comb when she goes out in the morning then when they grab her comb it will slip out and they get beak full they they don;t seem that keen on... bless her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 lovely i currently have one of my exbatts living in the kitchen, i bought a cube and silkies for her for when she goes outside... i dont think she is in a hurry though kicked her out in the garden for a few hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 She really is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaT Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Thank you She has just had her staples out and the vet is very pleased with how she's healed. She's fr with the others at the moment and the bullying's not too bad, she can move a bit quicker now and keeps out of their way. Think I'll keep her in over night until I pick up the , they all sleep in the nest box and I'm not sure her leg will take the pushing and shoving that goes on to get there! I'll definitely try vaseline on her comb when I have to shut her in the run with them. A big thank you to everyone who has offered advice and support, it's wonderful to know that there's always someone here to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 What a stunning girl. I have to say I would be worried if mine got on my sofas and they are leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majuka Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 That's great news that the vets are pleased with her progress. She's one tough hen, bless her heart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I'm glad she is recovering, but watch out for eggs down the back of the sofa Next week it is supposed to be getting a bit warmer again so that might be a good time to aclimatise her back to the garden for sleeps time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
