A dog attacked my chicken and now she is trying to eat herself!

[Madhouse Pullet]

I wish I could offer some advice hoping for the best!

 

[Bunbun0412]

We have a vet involved but they do not specialize in chickens so they are giving us all of the information that they can. She is lively and eating and drinking but we are afraid that she already has a minor infection, we are trying to treat it with antibiotics the best we can. I have a towel around her wings and right below her head so she can't turn around and peck it or else that is all she would do.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Do you have anything else to clean the wound with besides Peroxide?
Did the vet prescribe antibiotics?

 

[Bunbun0412]

Thank you Madhouse Pullet!

 

[HeatherKellyB]

You don't want the wound to dry out. Do you have neosporine (do not use the one with pain relief because this is harmful to birds. Use the original formula only)

 

[Bunbun0412]

I am confused though, I have read all sorts of things and some like you say keep it moist and others say keep it dry

 

[Fluffs_flock]

You need to keep it moist

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Keep that on the wound so it doesn't dry out for now. Once you get pictures posted, we have some members here that are extremely helpful, experienced and knowledgeable.
I am concerned about the exposed bone, but I am no expert by any means. Some chickens have bounced back from some horrible injuries, but it really depends on so many factors, oftentimes out of our control.

 

[Bunbun0412]

Okay, I just wasn't sure because they don't specialize in chickens but thank you!

 

[Bunbun0412]

Never mind, I just found something to charge my tablet so I will be posting a picture soon!