It does sound like a concussion. It also sounds to me as though you are doing the right things for her. My rooster, Napoleon had a similar accident late last summer. I thought he was a goner, but by the next morning he was crowing up a storm. At that point I thought he was totally recovered, but I was wrong.

For awhile he was afraid to come down off the high roost. And his vision was affected -- he lost complete sight in one eye. I was always careful, coming up on his blind side, to speak to him so I didn't startle him. He lost a lot of confidence, poor old fellow, and spent a lot of time swivelling his head like a robotic rooster. The accident seemed to age him a lot, although that didn't keep him from trouncing the young cockerel we kept in case we lost him. The youngster was so badly beaten up that we had to put him down.

I hope Atilla does better. I imagine it depends on the extent of the damage. If you think she cannot see the food, try touching something yummy to her beak a few times.

I would think it is more important right now that she drinks than that she eats. Some unflavoured pedialyte should be good for her - restoring her electrlyte balance. If you can't get any a little sugar in the water may perk her up a bit. You may have to dip her beak like you would with a day-old chick. Keep her cool and quiet and talk to her every now and again so she knows she is safe.

One other thing. It has been my experience that when I bring a critter into the house, they do better in a cage that they can see out of than a box with high sides. You can cover the cage partly to shield her from bright light, but do let her keep in touch with her surroundings. I think the mild stimulation of being able to look out helps them to stay interested in living. Just my informal take on the subject... but it can't hurt to try it if you have a rabbit cage or dog crate around.

Good luck with Atilla the Hen and please post again to let us know how she does.

Thank you Maggie! Attila has been eatingÂsweet corn and watermelon which should give her some fluids. She just sits and kind of pants even though itÂs air-conditioned in here. I think I will keep her in one more day until the heat passes. She did see the food when I put it in. I talk to herÂshe hasnÂt made a peep. This is a very dominant hen so I know sheÂs taken a blow. I will try to figure out a cage.
Thank you so much!!

I put Attila out last night as the weather cooled. She is doing well. She still kind of keeps to herself but she eats and seems alert. Last night she slept on the floor so she must be afraid to roost. This morning she is up and about. I think that, like Napoleon, she has "lost a lot of confidence" but she will be OK. Thank you Maggie!

You're very welcome, Claraserena! Sounds like she is well on her way to recovery and if her vision remains normal she will likely regain confidence in time. Just keep an eye on her (I know you will) because everything that happens in the hen house can affect the pecking order. Some of the subordinate hens may sense her weakness and get nasty. On the other hand, a hen named Attila must have earned the name and maybe she can rely on her reputation to get through this without problems. I hope so!

My hen, Eve was in the hen house last night. Forgot to close door and a raccoon got in. Think she hit her head pretty hard to get out. What do I do? She won’t lay her eggs, eat, walk that much but when she does walk it’s super slow.