She does not seem to be any worse...sores in her mouth have not gotten bigger. I can no longer open the eye to get meds in. Should I let it dry out? Please advise.
Oh Gee whiz! Sorry you have to go through this. My flock was attacked by a husky that jumped our 8 foot wall! My hens were far worse and they recovered. Yes! Keep the wounds clean. The cells will regenerate from the outside in. If you can put gauze around the wounds, but still change them...
Young Americauna...just beginning to lay eggs...2 sisters had mouth sores and she came up with this nasty eye. (Preceding event: a critter? Racoon or opossum...climbed up to the coop door. The girls were sleeping close enough to the wire that the critter was able to claw their faces through the...
I am new here but have had chickens for some years. This site has proven invaluable over time and I am excited to be a new part of your group.
I have 8 hens, mostly rescues. The newest three are Americaunas I purchased and hand-raised. I am also the flock manager for the guineas and chickens at...