Bald Chicken...Help PLEASE!!!

[AnimalLover5188]

So i have a Rooster and my neighbor's dog got him and pulled out almost all of his feathers... he lookes horrible!Cry I feel so so bad but i wasnt home when it happend. The dog has never been on my property before but the one time he did he had to come after my rooster. so i have him in my house in my spare bathroom tub and i was wondering if anyone can tell me what to do i have never been in this situation before... and i need some help...also will he grow his feathers and if so how long will it take??

Thanks a bunch!!

 

[Chicabee19]

I'm so sorry for your little guy. If he's got any bleeding cuts, put some Neosporin on them after washing with saline solution.

Hopefully someone with more experience than I will chime in soon!

even if it was a tragedy that brought you here.

 

[ginbart]

Maybe you should put this under, Emergencies/Diseases,Injuries, and Cures? You may get faster help. Sorry I can't help you.

 

[kstaven]

Hi and welcome to the forum. I moved your post to a section where it will get more detailed attention.


As long as there are no external wounds or internal trauma time will allow for the regrowth of feathers. From the description I would say the dog thinks your rooster is a toy to play with.

Your neighbor needs to keep their dog contained, or he will be back looking for his "toy".

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

Time is the only thing that will replace feathers.

You can increase his protein intake to support better plumage growth. Try a higher protein feed like Purina Gamer Bird Chow, breeder formula. Its upwards of 20% protein or more and formulated for stronger growth and better plumage. Chickens need protein to grow good feathers and this would help him replace what he lost.