911. Graphic image. My chicken was pecked within a few hours by the other hens.

[Dani2daL]

Sorry for graphic images. I did not know hens would do this type of damage. I removed her immediately. I even separated my rooster out before introducing her to the flock. This was from my other hens. I’ve never had this happen before. I’m posting a picture. How do I treat? So far I washed it, bleeding stopped, I cleaned with peroxide solution 50/50 with water and applied poly ointment. I really don’t know what else to do or if this was even ok? I don’t have much for chicken first aid here because in all my years I’ve never had anything bad like this happen. Please advise. Thanks.

 

[Lor]

Poor girl.
Keeping it clean and applying the ointment is the best thing to do. Also making sure the others can't continue to peck her while she heals.

 

[Eggcessive]

Don’t use the peroxide any more. Spray or dab on saline or spray Vetericyn or a similar mild wound spray. When dried some, apply the antibiotic ointment twice a day. This will take a few weeks to heal. Keep her away from flies. A single pullet or hen may be attacked when introduced. It is better to introduce in a wire dog crate with food and water or with fencing between them. That is done gradually, and when it is time to put them together, you will need to stay and watch the behavior. Have some hiding places available. So sorry she was badly attacked. It is easier when they grow up together, or if multiple pullets are introduced at the same time.

 

[Dani2daL]

Poor girl.
Keeping it clean and applying the ointment is the best thing to do. Also making sure the others can't continue to peck her while she heals.

Ok thank you. I wasn’t sure it what I did was even safe for her. Thanks for reassuring me.

 

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

One additional comment to what has already been said, keep the wound constantly coated in triple antibiotic ointment (without painkiller) for the next several weeks. Do Not allow the wound to dry out, or feathers will never regrow over the wound after it heals. It's possible feathers won't fully regrow either way, but if you let the wound dry out, they for sure never will.

 

[Brent4224]

I have to ask did she ever recover.

 

[Eggcessive]

@Dani2daL how is your hen doing now?

 

[The Karube Coop]

@Dani2daL Please let us know if your girl recovered and is ok!

 

[SmiYa0126]

One additional comment to what has already been said, keep the wound constantly coated in triple antibiotic ointment (without painkiller) for the next several weeks. Do Not allow the wound to dry out, or feathers will never regrow over the wound after it heals. It's possible feathers won't fully regrow either way, but if you let the wound dry out, they for sure never will.

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