Bad head wound with graphic pics

[sonew123]

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I held her in my lap..mostly wedged her under my left arm using my left hand and fingers to pry open her beak putting small bite size eggs in her mouth....she didn't expell them out but instead swallowed. Spent a good 1/2 hr every night at her eating pace to make sure she got something in her to keep her strength up...each day got a little easier as she was getting stronger...the first few days, while she's in shock, are the most crucial because they won't want to do anything but be coma toast. Their not paying attention to the fact they need food and water.

 

[Alte Vogel]

I can tell you as a nurse - do not use Betadine. When a wound is healing it can kill healthy new growth tissue. I'm sure if you speak with your pharmacist you probably have something like Neosporin. Just a thought.

Good luck. I agree that right now it probably looks worse than it is.

 

[ODEY587]

my wife has piegons and last week one of them attacked one of the babies. we didnt think the baby would make it but after two weeks shes doing good. the most important thing is to keep the wound clean and moist dont let it dry out, shes been useing a&d cream on her. good luck with your bird!

 

[stcroixusvi]

I remain amazed at the healing ability of chickens. We just went through a bloody prolapse with a hen (torn flesh, quite a mess) and she is now back to normal. Hang in there. Ours gobbled up small sand. Her favorite treat was apples chopped up very small in yogurt.

 

[Time-Out]

Wow that pigeon looks a right mess! That's horrendous. Poor thing. I'm glad to hear she's now doing ok. Did you know straight away what happened?

Well, I got an email back from another vet saying it'd be good if I came in. I decided it's better to regret doing something than not doing it, so I booked an appointment. I saw yet a different vet and she was very friendly and knew a bit about chickens. She said septicemia arises very quickly in chickens. She said the eyes look ok

and that she'd like to give her something for the pain. She disppeared for ten minutes and returned, apologising, saying that they don't often get chickens in and she had to double check the meds. She had antibiotics and a pain killer that are especially for birds, so are safe with chickens and gave me two bottles to take home.

I'll try cleaning her eyes later and tempting her with a bit of scrambled egg.

 

[BamaSilkies]

You can add a little sugar in the water to for energy and it will make her thirsty so might pick her up enough to start on her on.

 

[Time-Out]

I've put some kid's vitamins in the water. Should I add sugar too?

Forgot to say: I found some neosporin on amazon.co.uk. I've ordered it, but she'll probably be better by the time it arrives (too many bank holidays). At least I'll have it for next time.

I've been to the stable to check for evidence. I think I've found both the scene of the crime and the criminal:

How could he do that to her?!

He's normally such a sweet cockerel. Someone should offer anger management classes for chickens...

 

[BamaSilkies]

I would add the sugar to the vitamin water. It will give her some energy.

 

[curious1969]

I have been through this several times over the years and have always had good luck with their recovery. Best of luck

 

[Time-Out]

Got some news. I've been able to get both eyes open, although one needs unsticking at least twice a day. She has trouble seeing. She seems to aim too high and to the left of everything. I've managed to get her drinking on her own now, which is a boon. She struggles, but knows the water is down there somewhere. Food is another matter. I cannot get her to eat at all. She sees the food, has a go at pecking at it, then gives up as she keeps missing. I've tried putting her beak in it, but unlike water, that doesn't seem to inform her it's there and no a mirage.
I've been hand feeding her a bit, but I'm afraid she needs much more than the little bit I can give her.

The skin on her head has also gone blue. It's not blue on her body, so I'm thinking this is something to do with the Gentian Violet spray?

I tried cleaning the would some more last night, but it's just solid. I must have been at it for a good 45 mins before putting savlon cream on it and leaving it. How do I get it to stay moist? I can't tell what's skin and what's scab!

She's so patient with me. It's amazing how animals can tell when you're trying to help.

At least that's what I tell myself... she could just be really weak from lack of food!

Should I bring another calm chick in to eat with her? Would that help, so you think?