Chicken injury

[cookie73193]

Hi. I own 11 chickens. I went out and one of my girls found string somewhere and got it wrapped around her foot and tongue. I think when it got caught on the tongue she tried to use her foot to pull it loose. it looks like she may have pulled some of her esophagus out. It was very swollen and dried out. I cut the string and washed her face and the bulbous area with water and she appears to be trying to drink the water. Will the swelling go down and her esophagus return to normal or is this lethal?

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC - sorry for the circumstances. That looks bad. I'd try holding cool, sugar coated compresses on the swollen tissue in an attempt to reduce the swelling. That's all that I can think of other than a trip to a veterinarian. Good luck in reducing the swelling.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC.

I'm not really sure how to help with this but I do not that it does not look good. Do you have a vet near you?

 

[DobieLover]

Welcome to BYC.
That looks bad. Good luck with her.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!
Best wishes for the outcome of your hen.

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined! Best of luck with your hen

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is great place to explore.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome. I'm sorry for your situation. I hope that she recovers.
@Eggcessive what do you suggest?

 

[muddy75]

Welcome to BYC…..happy you joined
Hopefully your girl will recover…..please keep us updated

 

[chrissynemetz]

Poor girl, I've never seen anything quite like that. I wish I could offer some advice, but I'm at a loss