My newest pullet, Lucky Chicken, was pecked by the other hens to the point of small injuries where her wings attach to her body. The injuries were very clean looking and very new when we put Lucky Chicken in a pen/cage of her own on our patio. She has been doing very well for the past week, but we noticed tonight when we cleaned out her pen/cage that she is sort of wet/sticky under one wing and it has drained down her side. It doesn't smell bad, but it is yucky looking--kind of pale yellow against her white feathers.
I read several posts about treating injuries, so while I'm here soliciting advice my hubby is at the store buying peroxide, iodine and triple antibiotic ointment.
Hubby has decided to bathe her in our utility sink and put iodine on the semi-healed injuries. Is this the right approach? Help....soon....would be great (especially before Hubby gets back from the store)
Thanks
I read several posts about treating injuries, so while I'm here soliciting advice my hubby is at the store buying peroxide, iodine and triple antibiotic ointment.
Hubby has decided to bathe her in our utility sink and put iodine on the semi-healed injuries. Is this the right approach? Help....soon....would be great (especially before Hubby gets back from the store)
Thanks