Accidental Tearing of Large (~2"x5") Section of Feathers AND Skin

[EasterEggerRose]

Could you post any pictures of the chicken’s wound or missing feathers? Is the skin open or are the feathers just gone? How is she acting? Is she eating and drinking and alert? I would think that she would recover. Usually it is best to apply a wound coating as you are and then leave it open to air, unless they are bothering the wound.

Here's what it looks like this morning. (Some pictures of the patch of skin/feathers, as well.)

She seems cautious, calm, but alert. She accepted some bread treats, though she didn't seem super interested.

 

[EasterEggerRose]

Manuka is the honey. I agree that the salve you make is ok. Just keep applying as needed. She may need to be separated until it's healed enough to not attract pecking from the others. A wire crate where she can still see and be seen by others works well and is less stressful. Make sure flies don't get to the wound. I will attach a link to some wounds with pictures of healing, so you will have some idea:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wounds-pictures-of-how-they-heal.1325817/#post-21627607

She's currently separated in our little "chick palace" chicken tractor. She has shelter, a perch, and a mini run with hardware cloth sides.

 

[coach723]

I would trim back feathers around the wound, to keep them from getting in it, keep it cleaner, and make it easier for you to take care of and monitor. It would also make it easier for us to see what's going on clearly. Make sure to keep it covered in your chosen ointment so that the tissues don't dry out. Is it just the muscle layer beneath the skin that is exposed? Is the crop exposed?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Is that a heat lamp on her?

 

[EasterEggerRose]

Is that a heat lamp on her?

That is a heat lamp, but it's not currently plugged in. Should I plug it in?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

That is a heat lamp, but it's not currently plugged in. Should I plug it in?

I wouldn't think so unless your house is icy cold!