- May 8, 2007
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On Saturday, one of our hens (2 year old gold laced wyandotte) was attacked by something in the neighborhood -- not sure what. She seemed to be missing some feathers on her back, but other than a slight limp seemed not much worse for the wear.
However, just now we have discovered an open wound under her wing, maybe 2 x 2 inches where it's mostly just open to the fat, etc beneath, but has a few strands of skin across the gaping hole. There is no blood now, but the skin around the area is scabbed.
How can I help her? Does she need a vet? Can I put a bandage on this myself? She seems to be walking around the yard, browsing for food normally, and does not seem lethargic or hasn't been lying in a heap anywhere which is why we missed that she was really hurt.
Thanks for any advice.
Siouxbee
However, just now we have discovered an open wound under her wing, maybe 2 x 2 inches where it's mostly just open to the fat, etc beneath, but has a few strands of skin across the gaping hole. There is no blood now, but the skin around the area is scabbed.
How can I help her? Does she need a vet? Can I put a bandage on this myself? She seems to be walking around the yard, browsing for food normally, and does not seem lethargic or hasn't been lying in a heap anywhere which is why we missed that she was really hurt.
Thanks for any advice.
Siouxbee