I have a chicken who had her whole backside, including her tail nub, pulled off by a predator. She healed up and is fine, minus a tail. However, she did not have any vital organ damage or infection. I never gave her antibiotics as I never saw any sign of infection. She is alive and well and laying eggs today. The first picture was taken about a week after the attack, when she didn't die on me (which I was expecting). The second was taken months later after her flesh and feathers filled in. I still don't know what attacked her or why she survived, but she is one of my favorites.
I wouldn't use hydrogen peroxide as it damages live tissue. I used honey at first, which is a natural antimicrobial, then switched to Vetricyn, which is also an antimicrobial and does not harm living tissue.
I kept her where she could see the rest of the flock, in a dog crate, but she was protected from them attacking her. I gave her extra feed, like hard boiled eggs, to give her what she needed to heal, but nothing very special. She was a strong willed bird and chose to survive. I just helped her.
I wouldn't use hydrogen peroxide as it damages live tissue. I used honey at first, which is a natural antimicrobial, then switched to Vetricyn, which is also an antimicrobial and does not harm living tissue.
I kept her where she could see the rest of the flock, in a dog crate, but she was protected from them attacking her. I gave her extra feed, like hard boiled eggs, to give her what she needed to heal, but nothing very special. She was a strong willed bird and chose to survive. I just helped her.
Last edited: