MissGreenJeans
Songster
Hi there!
One of my girls appears to have a very small cut on the top of one toe. Pic attached. It’s dry, and I don’t see any swelling. I read some posts that advised soaking in epsom salts, applying triple antibiotic and/or wrapping in gauze and vet wrap. I can do those things…but I wonder if (1) that’s necessary with such a small wound and (2) if doing those things would draw her attention to the wound and make her mess with it, potentially making it worse.
She’s got my first chicken injury (lucky me, eh?), so I don’t know what’s best to do. Thanks in advance for any advice!
One of my girls appears to have a very small cut on the top of one toe. Pic attached. It’s dry, and I don’t see any swelling. I read some posts that advised soaking in epsom salts, applying triple antibiotic and/or wrapping in gauze and vet wrap. I can do those things…but I wonder if (1) that’s necessary with such a small wound and (2) if doing those things would draw her attention to the wound and make her mess with it, potentially making it worse.
She’s got my first chicken injury (lucky me, eh?), so I don’t know what’s best to do. Thanks in advance for any advice!