Chicken comb torn and bleeding. Beak tip broken and bleeding.

[Chickadooo]

Chickens comb is partially torn off and bleeding. The top part of her beak tip is broken and bleeding. I just brought the chicken in the garage, cleaned off her comb with a warm wet cloth, applied a mixture of silver gel, anitibiotic ointment, and coconut oil to the comb and the broken beak tip. I have offered water and wet food (mashed banana mixed with crumble and some water) but she doesnt seem to be interested. Shes in an XL dog crate seperate from the rest of the flock. Please refer to pictures and give me advice.. this is my first ever injury so I am feeling a bit panicky.

p.s- i have no idea what happened to her. im thinking she somehow got it caught on something in the run, as to what, i have no clue. ive made sure everything is safe and secure. i did notice some of the other chickens kind of picking on her, but could they really cause that much damage? like i said, im new to this!

 

[Shadrach]

You're off to a good start. Don't panic.
I would cut off that piece of hanging comb. I don't think that is repairable. See what a few others suggest.
The split beak is more of a problem. They often repair themselves but that injury will be painful. The beak has tiny receptors in it.
If you decide to cut off the hanging comb then you need to seal the wound to prevent infection and to stop others from picking at it.
This is what I use.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...s-and-injuries-with-stockholm-hoof-tar.74400/
While she is reluctant to eat you may need to syringe feed her. Here is a good article on how to do this.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/
I expect she is feeling shocked and in pain.
You should be able to get a product called Nutridrench where you are. I would syringe feed her this and anything else you can turn into a puree such as cooked sardines, yogurt, a small amount of wet cat food, etc. It doesn't matter for the short term what you feed her as long as she eats.
Finally, I've found chickens heal faster when the are in the company of their group. They don't really like being separated and while it is sometimes necessary the quicker you can put her with her flock the better ime. As long as there is no bleeding and the comb wound is sealed/hidden I would try putting her with her flock as soon as she is eating by herself.
Good luck. Poor hen.

 

[Chickadooo]

You're off to a good start. Don't panic.
I would cut off that piece of hanging comb. I don't think that is repairable. See what a few others suggest.
The split beak is more of a problem. They often repair themselves but that injury will be painful. The beak has tiny receptors in it.
If you decide to cut off the hanging comb then you need to seal the wound to prevent infection and to stop others from picking at it.
This is what I use.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...s-and-injuries-with-stockholm-hoof-tar.74400/
While she is reluctant to eat you may need to syringe feed her. Here is a good article on how to do this.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/
I expect she is feeling shocked and in pain.
You should be able to get a product called Nutridrench where you are. I would syringe feed her this and anything else you can turn into a puree such as cooked sardines, yogurt, a small amount of wet cat food, etc. It doesn't matter for the short term what you feed her as long as she eats.
Finally, I've found chickens heal faster when the are in the company of their group. They don't really like being separated and while it is sometimes necessary the quicker you can put her with her flock the better ime. As long as there is no bleeding and the comb wound is sealed/hidden I would try putting her with her flock as soon as she is eating by herself.
Good luck. Poor hen.

You can just cut off that remaining piece? Wouldnt that feel terrible? My husband actually suggested that but I said no lol. It does seem to be in her way. She really hates being seperated, she keeps jumping up and hitting her head on the top of the crate. I will look into getting that sealant

 

[Shadrach]

You can just cut off that remaining piece? Wouldnt that feel terrible? My husband actually suggested that but I said no lol. It does seem to be in her way. She really hates being seperated, she keeps jumping up and hitting her head on the top of the crate. I will look into getting that sealant

Yes, you can just cut it off. Yes it will be painful for a while but not as painful as catching it on something later and ripping it further. You can buy pain killing sprays/ointments at pharmacies. Pine Tar is much the same as the product I linked to.

 

[Chickadooo]

You're off to a good start. Don't panic.
I would cut off that piece of hanging comb. I don't think that is repairable. See what a few others suggest.
The split beak is more of a problem. They often repair themselves but that injury will be painful. The beak has tiny receptors in it.
If you decide to cut off the hanging comb then you need to seal the wound to prevent infection and to stop others from picking at it.
This is what I use.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...s-and-injuries-with-stockholm-hoof-tar.74400/
While she is reluctant to eat you may need to syringe feed her. Here is a good article on how to do this.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/
I expect she is feeling shocked and in pain.
You should be able to get a product called Nutridrench where you are. I would syringe feed her this and anything else you can turn into a puree such as cooked sardines, yogurt, a small amount of wet cat food, etc. It doesn't matter for the short term what you feed her as long as she eats.
Finally, I've found chickens heal faster when the are in the company of their group. They don't really like being separated and while it is sometimes necessary the quicker you can put her with her flock the better ime. As long as there is no bleeding and the comb wound is sealed/hidden I would try putting her with her flock as soon as she is eating by herself.
Good luck. Poor hen.

Besides the tar, is there another product that i could use? im not sure my tractor supply carries that.. they said they carry something called Pine Tar.. would that work?
Should i be concerned putting her back in with the others while her beak is looking like that? wont the others peck at it and make it worse?

** didnt see your post until i already saved this one.. lol sorry

 

[Chickadooo]

Yes, you can just cut it off. Yes it will be painful for a while but not as painful as catching it on something later and ripping it further. You can buy pain killing sprays/ointments at pharmacies. Pine Tar is much the same as the product I linked to.

So ONLY cut off the black section, correct?

 

[Chickadooo]

So ONLY cut off the black section, correct?

and it stop the bleeding would i apply cornstarch or what? because the to apply the pine tar it has to be quite dry i read.

thanks for the help!!

 

[Shadrach]

So ONLY cut off the black section, correct?

Yes, the blackened hanging piece. Very sharp scissors.
You can use corn starch, lots here do I believe. I've just let comb and wattle wounds clot in the past and then applied the tar.

 

[Chickadooo]

Yes, the blackened hanging piece. Very sharp scissors.
You can use corn starch, lots here do I believe. I've just let comb and wattle wounds clot in the past and then applied the tar.

Ok, will do. So i guess my plan is to first cut the hanging comb, then try the cornstarch method if its bleeding alot. then go to the store and get the tar, so it can have some time to dry up while im gone. ill keep ya posted if theres any troubles.. and i really appreciate the advice!!

 

[centrarchid]

Some critter got into run and tried to eat her. Not like a raptor.