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[CaliBlueChicken]

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[CaliBlueChicken]

UPDATE Day 4: Indigo seems to be doing well

, we had him outside today in the cat carrier (to keep him clean) next to the chick run so he could see his family and talk to them. We were outside supervising him (building the coop) making sure he didn't get over heated or attract any flies. He seemed to enjoy the day outside. Here are some updated pictures of the wound and progress

Just after the cleansing and application of neosporin, I think it is looking good (I hope

). Doesn't smell yuckie.

You guys keep putting this goop on me!!

Sleepy time

Good night all!

 

[threehorses]

Every time I see chicken fat near a wound, I will admit my heart stops. /sigh

He looks awesome! You really won't have to keep cleaning it as clean as you're keeping him. I'd let it rest a bit - keep the neosporin on it - and just remind him that at some point he really does have to go back outside. LOL

NOT that I'd change a thing in what you're doing. He's obviously being treated beautifully, is very well doctored, and it's working!

Great job so far. No signs of pain then? That's good news!

 

[CaliBlueChicken]

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Thanks!! I have only cleaned it the night of the attack (I did it by myself and wasn't sure if I did it well enough) the day after (a thorough cleaning and discovery of the small wound on the back) and today cause he went outside, just wanted to make sure

. But yes, I can tend to be a clean freak!!! LOL. Rest sounds good

You said: "Every time I see chicken fat near a wound, I will admit my heart stops. /sigh" is that the whitish area in the crease between his thigh and side? I don't think there is any pain, he is getting good at wiggling away when we apply the neosporin... little stinker!

He also has me trained. LOL.Usually after I have been in the kitchen cooking or cleaning and I leave he will start to yell... and here I come "What's wrong Indigo." and he looks at me like..."Well arn't you gonna let me eat with you?" hahaha
Well, Im off to bed... gonna finish the coop tommorrow

Night Night!

 

[dlhunicorn]

He is looking great altho personally I would not be tempting fate by taking him outside

 

[Eggs4Sale]

You all are amazing. Simply amazing. Indigo is in great hands!

threehorses, I have a question. In your first post, you said "Keep him up no less than 2 days - probably longer so the skin can start to granulate. Continue to dress the side wound with neosporin to keep it moisturized." What do you mean by "keep him up"? Keep him awake, or keep him upright, or something else?

I love seeing your avatars, personally. It's like seeing Superman's cape.

 

[CaliBlueChicken]

Hello, well it looks like Indigo is doing good again for today. We put his neosporin on tonight and where his wound is it is starting to look like chicken skin again all bumpy and what not. He stayed in the kitchen today. This morning when I was making french toast and eggs he stayed right near my feet talking to me. So hopefully this healthyness continues.

 

[CaliBlueChicken]

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Thank you! As I have said I am a newbie to the chicken world, I just hope that this post will be able to help others in similiar situations by seeing the steps that have been taken and advice offered. Or even just for someone to learn something from it

Positive thinking!

 

[Eggs4Sale]

True. It's amazing how much we can pass on to others, or tell them where to look for information. See, spending hours on BYC isn't just for fun!

 

[Iowa Roo Mom]

No matter how much time I spend on BYC I am consistantly amazed by the resilliance of chickens. I have seen them recover from some pretty amazing wounds/traumas. Looks like you are doing a super job! Keep up your good work, you're an excellent cockerel momma

If something ever happens to my roo, can I send him your way?!?