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    Hen injured by another hen - Not sure what to do - **pics** (Updated)

    I let her free-range on the lawn with the other hens for a bit today and stayed very close in case she started getting picked on. After a couple of initial pecks by an EE and a RSL she was left alone. I'll still keep her separated until she heals completely, but watching her with the others...
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    Hen injured by another hen - Not sure what to do - **pics** (Updated)

    Update: So our hurt chicken seems to be doing okay. My concern now is whether or not the other birds will accept her back into the flock. I'm keeping my fingers crossed> Here are some recent pics: 2 days after her injury (we've moved her inside at night and into a segregated part of the...
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    Hen injured by another hen - Not sure what to do - **pics** (Updated)

    Do you more experienced chicken owners think she'll live through this? It looks like a pretty severe wound, but not knowing much about chicken A&P I'm only guessing. If I bring her into the house at night until it heals (I've already cordoned off a parcel of the chicken yard for her for...
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    Hen injured by another hen - Not sure what to do - **pics** (Updated)

    The only feed store in our area is closed until Monday, but I'll keep my fingers crossed and get some then. Thanks!
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    Hen injured by another hen - Not sure what to do - **pics** (Updated)

    Thank you, Lynn. I did the Betadine rinse and glopped antibiotic ointment on it. Should I bring her inside tonight?
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    Hen injured by another hen - Not sure what to do - **pics** (Updated)

    I came home from work this afternoon and heard a funny noise coming from our chicken yard. Upon walking over, I saw our buff Orpington huddled in a corner. Her head is injured. My partner said he saw one of our other birds sparring with this one as he was chopping wood but didn't pay...
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