A bone is sticking out of her!!!!!!!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!!

[olp_63]

I went out to put the ducks in their pool this morning and when I picked up Denice, my Pekin hen, I noticed something didn't feel right...
I took a closer look at her lower chest/belly and was horrified! It appears that a bone is protruding from her skin, like there's a hole in her chest! I really don't know what to do! If anyone can help I would REALLY appreciate it...Here are some pics......

 

[Emzyyy]

Its not a very good pic kinda fuzzy, but Im sorry I have no idea what to do or what happened.

 

[olp_63]

I know, but it's the best I have right now

 

[ticks]

Is there any bleeding?!

 

[herbandteas]

How does she act and is this right at the top of her chest or is this a lot lower?

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

It's probably just a tear in the skin over the breast bone. Chickens and ducks breastbone is right under the skin.

I would clean it up with warm water and if there is a hole in it, squirt some water that has betadine mixed in (tea colored) until it is clean. Then put some neosporine ointment all over it.

It would be best if a vet could put a few sutures in it to cover the bone...if that's possible. Otherwise it will have to "granulate in". One thing that I like a lot is Granulex V. It is a spray that helps to keep wounds clean and moist and they heal much faster.

 

[olp_63]

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I cleaned it with warm water, but where could I purchase that Granulex???

 

[olp_63]

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She's acting perfectly normal, that's what makes me think it's been there a while. I can't believe I never noticed it before....

 

[olp_63]

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No bleeding at all

 

[needmorechickens!]

Oh wow! I know that is scary. I am new and so have very little advice to give so far, but I bet lots of others will jump in and help.
~Rebecca