California - Northern

[zooweemama]

She'll need to be isolated so others can't go after her. I'm guessing the other chick would go in with the ones from Jeff in a brooder. I had to seperate a chick a couple of years ago and I was able to use a wire fence so he could still be with the other chicks but protected. It looks like both her eyes were spared in the attack. They look so fragile but are tougher than we think.

I would give her a chance if you are able, it won't be the easiest chore.

Oh Zoo, I'm so sorry for the poor little thing. I'd clean it up the best you can and treat it. My choice would be Vetricyn (sold at feed and pet stores), but if you only have Neosporin that would be okay as long as it doesn't have the pain killer in it.

I would base what I do on how the chick is acting. If it's eating and drinking, you'd be amazed what they can recover from. Put some electrolytes in the water and make sure the chick is drinking.

I have Vetericyn. I will use that next. I was most afraid of her eyes drying out. It looks like one can't close all the way? The chicks are all under a red heat lamp. They do not seem to be able to see that she is hurt. They are all snuggling. No one is bothering her. She was SO freaked out. I about had a heart attack when I heard a cheap cheap and went outside to see a tiny wee thing all bloody running around. I took Betty's black chick from her too just in case. She bailed off her nest right after. I hope she doesn't abandon the other 4 eggs under her now.

 

[OR4-hmom]

She may heal over very quickly so the others don't go after her head, and it might be swelling that is keeping her eye from closing.

 

[zooweemama]

Should I put blue kote on her head?

 

[SilkiesForEver]

Does anyone have bantam pullets/hens for sale? I'll take culls, and pet quality birds.
Thanks!

 

[SilkiesForEver]

Should I put blue kote on her head?

I'm so sorry about your chick! Poor thing!

This an extremely helpful link. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...hicken-after-a-hawk-attack-graphic-wound-pics

 

[ronott1]

Should I put blue kote on her head?

Wow! I get busy cooking and this happens!

If you keep the chick separated, you do not need blue Kote. It is for active bleeding.

 

[OR4-hmom]

Does anyone have bantam pullets/hens for sale? I'll take culls, and pet quality birds.
Thanks!

Check the BANTAM ORPINGTON thread. Someone in Oroville was looking to reduce breeds.

 

[debs_flock]

Should I put blue kote on her head?

I'd only worry about the blue kote if the other chicks are picking at her and then I'd probably separate her instead. The blue kote is an antiseptic, but the vetericyn is better (IMO and my vet's).

 

[juststruttin]

I would love to get feedback on King Feed Vs Nurtrena. Does anyone here have experience with one or the other, or better yet... both?

 

[ronott1]

I would love to get feedback on King Feed Vs Nurtrena. Does anyone here have experience with one or the other, or better yet... both?

I really like King Feed.

I have no experience with Nutrena.