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    What to do for large wound after other chickens kept attacking it??

    Just to update everyone on our Leghorn recovery We were finally able to see a vet that specializes in birds. It was a week later mind you, but we did finally get to see him, and he prescribed for her an oral antibiotic and anti-inflamitory/pain reliver and a lot of TLC. I am happy to report...
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    What to do for large wound after other chickens kept attacking it??

    2/19/21 Our poor little chicken is actually doing very well with regular & constant care. We are cleaning its deep wound with providine / bedidine twice a day & leaving it open to the air so it won't get too moist allowing it to create an infection. We are also putting triple antibiotic...
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    What to do for large wound after other chickens kept attacking it??

    2/18/21 How did you give your hen the Asperine of about 40mg? Was it crushed & dilluted in water for it to drink? And how often did you give her the Asperine? Every 4 hrs. etc.? -Bobbi
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    What to do for large wound after other chickens kept attacking it??

    2/18/21 Hello micstrachan, Yes the large wound you see just taken earlier yesterday at around 5:30pm is on mostly her back area & her left side area. She is still showing interest in eating & drinking her water mixed with electrolites. She shows effection & love when I hold her & comfort her...
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    What to do for large wound after other chickens kept attacking it??

    2/18/21 Thank You for your consolation! And you are probably right in that she should be put down with this sort of injury. But how exactly do you put a chicken down with out too much mess? I don't know for sure if we should yet? I'm going to try bringing it to my Vet if they can see her...
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    What to do for large wound after other chickens kept attacking it??

    2/18/21 Thank You for your guidance and explanation on the levels this injury will for go. You are completely right on how this will play out I am sure. I do wonder though if until I can get the chicken to a Vet who can better help it, can I give this chicken a crushed & dilluted Asperine or...
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    What to do for large wound after other chickens kept attacking it??

    2/17/21 We have a "Leg Horn" white chicken we just found today to have a gaping wound with muscle tissue missing & major nerve damage!!? There were no signs of injuries yesterday but today I'm surprised its still alive & acts like nothing is wrong? It doesn't act any different or like its in...
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    Trouble getting rehabilitated chicken back into the group?

    Thank you for this info. To give you a better picture & to answer your other ques., We do have a very nice brand new & expensive large chicken coop built by the Amish. We can stand up straight inside of the coop. We have 5 chickens all together, one Road Island Red, one Americana, 2 Long...
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    Trouble getting rehabilitated chicken back into the group?

    We had 2 chickens at one point that were badly bullied & both had to be taken out & rehabilitated 'til they healed, which usually took a while & then by the time they were ready & healed enough to go back into the coop, it's as if the other chickens didn't remember who they were? Not sure what...
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    Trouble getting rehabilitated chicken back into the group?

    This is the problem that we're having, can you help?
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    Trouble getting rehabilitated chicken back into the group?

    Chickens have a natural pecking order & literally pack each other apart a lot of the time!? What is the best way to get them to stop doing this especially when returning one from healing injuries?
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