Treatment for raccoon bite

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clifhngr9169

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Apr 30, 2011
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One of my roosters was attacked and killed by a raccoon last night. This morning I discovered another rooster sustained a fairly substantial wound to the meaty part of his leg and am wondering if anyone has any thoughts on how to treat. We are fairly certain that the raccoon was not rabid.
 
I never cease to be amazed at the injuries chickens can endure. I would suggest you clean the injured area and apply an antibiotic ointment. Depending upon the severity you may want to wrap the wound with an adhesive guaze to keep it clean.
 
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or bears.
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The local feed stores carry an ointment called Furazone. I've used this stuff to treat all kinds of injuries to all kinds of animals (including a chicken that had a huge chunk torn out of it by a raccoon). Works great.

-S
 
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or bears.
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yeah go ahead and laugh... but i've had lots of success with honey.. and haven't seen a bear yet!
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Well I have elephant repellent in my Peanut Butter... never seen an elephant any closer then downtown.
 

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