Breast skin torn by Fox

[franko]

I've raised chickens for twenty years but never had this happen. I have been missing a hen about every two weeks for the last two months. I found out yesterday what it was. The fox had killed one hen and had another in his mouth but when I came out the fox dropped her and ran. There are a few puncture holes in the breast and a tear in her skin about the size of a quarter. Doesn't look like the meat is torn, just bruised except for the three punctures . Very little blood. I have been putting peroxide and neosporin on it. This happened yesterday. Will the skin mend or is it to late. I was wondering about her being exposed to rabies. Thanking in advance. frankoo

 

[fptwist]

Had a hen get her face torn up by a hawk. She was in rough shape for a few days but ended up fully recovering. I used Super H powder which is an antiseptic and it keeps the wound dry, It is a white powder, it stops the blood flow and therefore the hen is less suseptible to pecking from the other hens. You can get it at most feed and grain stores. I would recommed keeping her seperated, but not removed from, the other chickens so she can rest and you can keep an eye on her food intake/output. Chickens are hardy creatures. The powder is wonderful because it dusts on and gets in all the open areas without you having to touch the wounds. Good luck.

 

[franko]

Had a hen get her face torn up by a hawk. She was in rough shape for a few days but ended up fully recovering. I used Super H powder which is an antiseptic and it keeps the wound dry, It is a white powder, it stops the blood flow and therefore the hen is less suseptible to pecking from the other hens. You can get it at most feed and grain stores. I would recommed keeping her seperated, but not removed from, the other chickens so she can rest and you can keep an eye on her food intake/output. Chickens are hardy creatures. The powder is wonderful because it dusts on and gets in all the open areas without you having to touch the wounds. Good luck.

Thank you for the info. I'll give a try and post back. franko