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  1. FeatheredFriends&Horses2

    Chicken has infected wounds and abscess from fox attack- need advice!!!

    The effects of the antibiotics will probably take a little while to show. Just be sure to keep it clean, probably 2+ times a day.
  2. FeatheredFriends&Horses2

    Chicken has infected wounds and abscess from fox attack- need advice!!!

    I'm not going to tell you what to do or judge you for your decision, because I know every bird, family, and situation is different. But if it were one of my hens with a crop puncture, I'd probably put her down. Here would be my rationale... I don't have an avian vet in my area, I know you do...
  3. FeatheredFriends&Horses2

    Chicken has infected wounds and abscess from fox attack- need advice!!!

    Not sure about the crop puncture, but for the abscesses I would treat in a similar manner to bumblefoot. I'd soak her for 20-30 minutes in a warm Epsom salt bath to get all the gunk loosened up. Then I'd lance the abscesses and clean them out with an antibacterial. Like some have mentioned...
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