Dog attack--2" neck wound on throat of my pullet

[Isaac 0]

I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to bring one of her friends into the crate to stay with her? She's my most social bird, and hates being cooped up... Any thoughts BYCers?

That may be a good idea, but I'd avoid bringing her outside until the wound has started to heal, having her outside there would be a likely chance flies may craw under the bandage and lay their eggs on the wound.

Best of luck with her.

 

[Mo'sMenagerie]

Yes, this would be a good idea. Alternatively, can you put her in a wire dog crate and put her in the coop so she can essentially still be part of the flock? Give her a chunk of 4x4 to sit on as a roost and provide her with the essentials: food, water, grit and oyster shell daily. I think you'll find she'll heal faster. Good luck!

I have her in a wire dog crate, so it wouldn't be difficult to move her in with the flock. Thanks!

 

[Mo'sMenagerie]

That may be a good idea, but I'd avoid bringing her outside until the wound has started to heal, having her outside there would be a likely chance flies may craw under the bandage and lay their eggs on the wound.

Best of luck with her.

Good point Thank you!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Thanks, @Isaac 0, I had not thought of that, very good point!

 

[Mo'sMenagerie]

*UPDATE* Miss Carmen just got out of surgery and is doing great! Stitches look goodView attachment 2235354

 

[Mo'sMenagerie]

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*UPDATE* Miss Carmen just got out of surgery and is doing great! Stitches look good Think she got 10 or 11 stitches...

 

[BigBlueHen53]

*UPDATE* Miss Carmen just got out of surgery and is doing great! Stitches look good Think she got 10 or 11 stitches...View attachment 2235594

Wow, that's awesome! Besides that, she is beautiful! What do you call her color? What is she?

 

[Mo'sMenagerie]

Wow, that's awesome! Besides that, she is beautiful! What do you call her color? What is she?

Awe, thanks so much! She's a Blue Andalusian. Might be my new favorite breed. She's so resilient, and just has the most interesting demeanor. She's more like an orientle cat than achicken

 

[HungryPenguin]

Aww shes adorable! Happy she got surgery and is looking beautiful and healthy!