Anything is possible. She was in an antique steel cage raised off the ground by 18 inches. She was in with a roo. There is a wire mesh floor and about 6 inches of hay covering the floor. Nothing non human can get into that cage, but if her toes were peeking through the mesh, something could munch them. There are feral cats and foxes in the vicinity. The cage was a temporary measure until she could be moved. She will not be going back to that cage.
So, once she's healed what are the chances that she can integrate in with other hens? She will always have a disability.
Diana
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> From: diana_engelbart <engelbrt@...>
> To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 9:46 AM
> Subject: [CHICKENS-101] Injured pullet
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> I have a pullet that somehow sustained injuries to her toes. The last digit of two toes were amputated and minor injuries to three other toes. She's been to the vet and is on antibiotics/cage rest. Her wounds are healing nicely and she's bright, alert eating well etc. She can walk but with a severe limp and can't go very fast at all.
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> I'm afraid that she'd get bullied if I put her in with others. She's had enough trauma in her short life and I'd like to avoid future trauma.
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> Should I try to put her with others or keep her separated?
> Thanks
> Diana
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