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My rooster attacked my silkie and did the same thing to it. Skin was peeled back and skull was showing. I cleaned it with sterile water and applied Neosporin ointment. It did heal but it took about two weeks.

Thank you CTKen, glad to be here. I like your quote. I must be very wise because I seriously doubt myself.

I started with 4 banthams. I bought them at our local feed store so I think they are just normal chickens (lol, I'm sure there is a better term). Now I have added two silkies, a D'Uccle (I think that's correct) and a Seabright. I am embarrassed to say how much I am enjoying them.

I am letting her out to forage with the others when I am outside so I can watch out for her. All three of my older (just a few weeks older) hens are picking on her. She is moving faster than she was and she isn't staggering as much either so I'm hoping she can start holding her own with them...

Hey y'all. Yep, born and bred in Texas. Growing up, my family had chickens but I haven't had any myself until this spring. I have 7 hens now. I had one rooster but he has moved on to a new home....see my post "Silkie" in Chicken Behaviors. My chickens are therapy birds. My husband and I go out...

I am new to raising chickens and to backyardchickens.com. Growing up, my family always had chickens, but these are my first since leaving home 40+ years ago. Yes, I am getting old! :( In April, I purchased 4 bantams chicks then a few weeks later, 4 more chicks, 2 silkies, a sebright and a...