Chicken Attacked By Dog *Warning Graphic Image*

[bcannon91219]

Hello, im new to the backyard group but need advice. Three days ago one of my favorite hens was attack by a stray while I was outside. I managed to run the dog off but she went under the house and I was only able to get her for the first time today. He tore her skin open in one area and she has a puncture wound on the side. When I picked her up I smell a found odor I cleansed with peroxide and coated in neosporin. The back part of her skin towards her tail can actually flap backwards. Any advice? Should I just put her out her misery?

 

[MysteryChicken]

I'd keep it clean, & moist. It should heal up with no problem.

 

[Blue Raptor]

Hello, im new to the backyard group but need advice. Three days ago one of my favorite hens was attack by a stray while I was outside. I managed to run the dog off but she went under the house and I was only able to get her for the first time today. He tore her skin open in one area and she has a puncture wound on the side. When I picked her up I smell a found odor I cleansed with peroxide and coated in neosporin. The back part of her skin towards her tail can actually flap backwards. Any advice? Should I just put her out her misery?

Update please? Is she okay?

 

[bcannon91219]

Update please? Is she okay?

She showed no improvement, I ended up doing what I felt was more humane and culled her.

 

[Blue Raptor]

Oh, that’s too bad.

 

[Jenessa_09]

Aww, i feel so bad. If she was still eating and drinking, standing and being alert. I would give her a chance. But you have to make a choice sometimes.

 

[abpatchy]

She showed no improvement, I ended up doing what I felt was more humane and culled her.

I'm sorry to hear that... but sometimes it's the only thing we can do to help.