Deep wound cleaning

[Wyorp Rock]

My Raven is so much better. He sounds are healing nicely and she is getting stronger every day. I still have her segregated from the other chickens, but I am letting her explore my screened in porch and pool deck to exercise her legs. Once her wounds are completely healed and her limp is a little less pronounced, I will introduce her slowly back into the flock. Thanks everyone for all your help.

Glad to hear that Raven is doing well!
Thank you so much for the update and photo!

 

[Cinco pollos]

It sounds like you are cleaning the wound nicely. I would also put some triple antibiotic ointment on the wound if you have that. Leave the wound uncovered unless she is seriously picking at it.

You mention that you are going to get Medicated Chick Starter - in the US usually that contains Amprolium which is a Coccidiostat used to treat Coccidiosis. It is not an antibiotic.

It may be wise to treat her with antibiotics, since the wound may be infected. You can get Procaine Penicillin G in the refrigerated section of TSC. You can give up to 1/4ml per day injected into the breast muscle, alternate sides each day for 5 days.

What is "TSC"?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

What is "TSC"?

TSC = Tractor Supply Company