Title says it all really! Something got hold of one of my chickens today, they free-range all day in my garden. The dog (stupid lab) has been known to chase them but doesn't normally seem to get very close. Maybe she got lucky today?
Anyway her crown (not sure if right word but the floppy red thing on the top of her head!!) is definitely torn and there's quite a lot of blood around her neck.
She seems fine, was still pecking around when I saw her tonight and just shaking her head a bit. I picked her up but didn't want to clean her as thought it may stress her.
What do you think I should do? I think I should keep her in the cube for a day or two but the dog has free-run of the garden too (dog flap which is also the cat flap so needs to be in use). Do I hope the dog doesn't have a go again or keep her locked in a different room and supervise her visits to the garden, if possible? I am at home but often out and about with my youngest so the dog flap is great for ensuring she gets out to go to the loo.
Immediate worry is the injury to head, just wondered if anyone has had anything similar?
Thanks.