Can I use peroxide?

[Lifetime chicken lover]

My little hen, Zoe had a run-in with a fox last night, she has quite a few superficial wounds, but as far as I can see, nothing too deep. I kept her in the house last night and she survived the night of shock, but she smells kinda funny- like raw chicken. Can I clean her wounds with peroxide, which is the only thing I have in the house right now?

 

[TyrannosaurusChix]

yes=== ive used it on feet and vents.. no problem

 

[perolane]

We've used peroxide forever at the clinic for INITIAL wound care...not daily, to flush out debris (or if necrotic tissue is present).
Clean the wound well with soap & water...peroxide...apply a triple antibiotic ointment like neosporin.
You may need to soap/water clean daily & re-apply the ointment.
If you can't seperate the hen from the others...you may need to apply blu-kote to prevent pecking.