- Apr 7, 2010
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Hi,
We have a three-year old mixed-breed hen, Pippin, who was attacked by the neighbor's dog about three days ago. She had some skin and muscle torn off of the "elbow" of her wing, but was otherwise unharmed. We have kept her inside and alone, and cleaned her wound every day with diluted hydrogen peroxide, soapy water, and neosporin. After getting over the stress of the attack itself, she has seemed fine and has been eating and drinking normally. Her wound looks better every day. We've put her back out in the run with the other girls, and she seems to be doing all right. However, we noticed this morning that parts of the wounded area that have skin covering them have turned green, seemingly under the skin. What does this mean? Does she have an infection? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you very much!!
We have a three-year old mixed-breed hen, Pippin, who was attacked by the neighbor's dog about three days ago. She had some skin and muscle torn off of the "elbow" of her wing, but was otherwise unharmed. We have kept her inside and alone, and cleaned her wound every day with diluted hydrogen peroxide, soapy water, and neosporin. After getting over the stress of the attack itself, she has seemed fine and has been eating and drinking normally. Her wound looks better every day. We've put her back out in the run with the other girls, and she seems to be doing all right. However, we noticed this morning that parts of the wounded area that have skin covering them have turned green, seemingly under the skin. What does this mean? Does she have an infection? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you very much!!
