Also, how long do I give the Pen g for? I have read no more than 4 days, 7 days and 10 days all in various places. Her injury is so large, I would think longer would be better, but it will likely not be closed up for a very long time.
Also, do I dose once per day or twice?
Once a day and I would do it at least 5 days, but I doubt 7 days would hurt. The antibiotic has some staying power so she will likely see benefits beyond the five days.
You won't be eating her or her eggs for some time, so I don't see the harm. About the only thing you would have to watch for is causing sour crop.
When injecting in her breast point the needle either besides the breast bone or away from it, not toward it and you will avoid the bone. Any muscle will do I'm sure, but there is only three I can think of on chickens. The thigh, breast or leg.
You will likely see some discoloration as the days go by. Likely bruising. Her wing likely won't work as you said. No telling what kind of damage was done there. Do you feel any broken bone? I'm thinking she is missing the muscle needed to keep it in place.
Stuff is likely starting to hurt on her. If she isn't bleeding, you can give them baby asprin for a few days. Maybe 1/2 a tablet a day or split that into two doses a day. I wouldn't do it more than a few days though. You can just open their beak and stick it in there. They will take it. But maybe you should pass on that for a few more days. Just in case. Hard to know what's going on internally.
Keep us posted.
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