Back of hen's head degloved?

[JacinLarkwell]

Thankfully her eyes seem fine. She can open them both, but the tissue around the left one is a bit swollen and that eye was closed when I initially found her. The rooster is a fairly young Welsummer, and his spurs haven't even developed yet. I have seen him mount the other hens, but not her. I haven't observed any aggressive behavior, so I was shocked to find the blood on the back of his legs. Of course I wasn't there when the incident happened, so I can't say for sure it was him, but I'm not sure what else could have happened.

Likely what happened is her head was grabbed, she struggled, he was too rough or both, which tore the skin. That could be it, or it was torn and others pecked at the wound and enlarged it.

I never give my birds pain meds. Personal choice for me, I'm just too nervous to give them too much. I give them some egg yolk if they're eating on their own and just keep them comfortable.

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

that is disturbing. keep it clean and off the ground should be fine

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

also de- spur your boy

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Keep her isolated for now, and make sure she's eating and drinking. You can clean it with some warm water (not hot, not cold) if you see debris.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

also de- spur your boy

Why would you assume that the spurs are the issue?

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

Why would you assume that the spurs are the issue?

cause it says the rooster had blood on his legs

 

[Jmckinnc]

How are her eyes? Have you witnessed the rooster trying to mate her, and her refusing or not being old enough? Separate her, and a wore dog crate with food and water, and bedding is best. Keeping her near the other hens will make reintegration easier. Spray her wounds twice a day with saline or a wound spray. Then apply plain triple antibiotic ointment twice daily, so it doesn’t dry out. It will take weeks for this to heal. Let us know how she gets along.

Watch the rooster for aggressive behavior with the others. He may need to be separated for awhile. Is he young? I don’t tolerate a rooster who harms any hens. Trim and dull his spurs if they are sharp.

I know, it's a shock every time I see it with my birds. You'd be amazed what they can pull through though if they can ward off infection. I agree with Eggsessive, check her eyes and make sure they don't seem injured or dull.

As far as pain management goes, I have seen recommendations for baby aspirin. Is that something that is safe to give? I know she has to be in pain.