Bleeding chicken predator?

[azure_]

This chicken is bleeding she was in the run but the run isn't cover from overhead predators so could it have been a hawk?

 

[21hens-incharge]

@casportpony @Kiki are you on and able to lend a hand?

 

[casportpony]

Can you get clearer pictures?

 

[21hens-incharge]

I would think so.

That is a Polish?

Best cover that run asap.

 

[azure_]

I would think so.

That is a Polish?

Best cover that run asap.

Yes she's a polish I'll get on covering the run.

 

[21hens-incharge]

She needs that wound tended to to prevent infection.

@azygous @Wyorp Rock @DobieLover are any of you online? I forget what is best for initial cleaning and treatment for puncture wounds.

 

[Kiki]

It is dark now but tomorrow I can I t is under some feathers and hard to get a good picture of.

Did you clean it?

Warm water rinse it off at least?

 

[azygous]

Can you describe the wound? Is it just a puncture wound? Or is the skin torn and is there a flap hanging?

A puncture wound can kill a chicken in as little as 24 hours without proper care. An oral antibiotic is necessary and should be started as soon as possible, tonight ideally.

Do you have any left over prescription antibiotics? It doesn't matter what kind. It should be started tonight. Also, the wound should have an antibacterial ointment to protect against new bacteria getting into it. The wound must be cleaned with soap and water every single day.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Have you cleaned the wound yet?

 

[azure_]

Kind of