Great article. BYC could do with a lot of these. So often one reads about the problem but don't get to hear how the problem was resolved. Wound picture while not pleasant to look at are important for others so they can make some comparison with any wounds their flock have and better estimate the recovery chances.
Thank you! I do agree there’s not much information on how to address wounded chickens. Many have told me to euthanize her, but Daisy was willing to fight so I wanted to give her the best chance at winning.
Thanks for sharing what you did to help heal your hen after she was attacked by a raccoon. Are you a vet? I am not sure that everyone would be able to get the inject-able penicillin like you did. I certainly wouldn't have any idea where to obtain it. If I did get some I wouldn't know where I should inject it at.
Details that address these issues would make this article better. Also, a warning about not using antibiotic ointment/cream that has pain medication added in. (That is what I have read in multiple articles here on BYC).
Did your hen drink the gatorade on her own or did you have to use a syringe or something in the beginning.
