dog attack. punctured crop. warning graphic pics

[ChickNanny13]

Great news! Glad to hear Chicoletta doing better, you did great. Not sure I could have done the surgery, I'd be making a call to the Vet much to Hubby's dismay. Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

[casportpony]

How is she today?

-Kathy

 

[chickoletta5]

Thank you. I didn't think i could do it either but you know it wasn't as scary as i imagined.

Merry Christmas to you as well.
Hi Kathy, she has been great these last few days. Happy to see me I. the morning. Preening her feathers, loving her scrambled eggs and worms. I got her antibiotic for her water. I'm very hopeful. Thank you for asking.

 

[casportpony]

Fingers crossed for both of you!

-Kathy

 

[Jesusfreak101]

How is your hen?

 

[chickoletta5]

She's doing really well! Being spoiled as a house chicken. She's healing very nicely, still laying one beautiful blue egg a day. She's becoming very demanding when she wants treats lol, very vocal and loud. I've been letting her out in the yard for supervised exercise and foraging a few times a week. My only concern now is integrating her back into the flock when she's ready. If anyone has any advice on that i'd love to hear it.

 

[Jesusfreak101]

I an glad she doing well, it miggt make it easier on her if you take another hen or two out for a few weeks and have her and said hen become buddies then reintroduce both to the flock using the see and dont touch method for a week or so then let them out with the flock.

 

[Dani91028]

Dear Chickoletta, or anyone that’s here, i am having the same problem with my chicken, but way less severe.
Even though its been a week since my chickens crop has been punctured, i fear its getting worse since everytime she drinks water or food, it falls right out. It also has a very foul stench. Im on the verge of giving up and maybe putting her out of her misery, but im not done yet. Can anybody please help me?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Dear Chickoletta, or anyone that’s here, i am having the same problem with my chicken, but way less severe.
Even though its been a week since my chickens crop has been punctured, i fear its getting worse since everytime she drinks water or food, it falls right out. It also has a very foul stench. Im on the verge of giving up and maybe putting her out of her misery, but im not done yet. Can anybody please help me?

Welcome To BYC

This thread is from 2015, so likely you will not get any replies from the Original Poster.

Can you please post some photos of your hen, the wound and tell us how you've been treating it? Was the puncture stitched up and has since reopened? If stitched, did you stitch the crop, then the skin separately or together?

How is the overall demeanor of your hen is she dehydrated and weak or still hanging in there?

Since there is a foul stench, you are likely dealing with infection. Is vet care an option for you?

Please try to give as much information as you can so we can try to give you some suggestions. I'll tag in @azygous

 

[Dani91028]

Welcome To BYC

This thread is from 2015, so likely you will not get any replies from the Original Poster.

Can you please post some photos of your hen, the wound and tell us how you've been treating it? Was the puncture stitched up and has since reopened? If stitched, did you stitch the crop, then the skin separately or together?

How is the overall demeanor of your hen is she dehydrated and weak or still hanging in there?

Since there is a foul stench, you are likely dealing with infection. Is vet care an option for you?

Please try to give as much information as you can so we can try to give you some suggestions. I'll tag in @azygous

Dear Wyorp Rock,
No, I have not attempted nor has the wound been stitched up before, I just give her food and water but i fear that sometimes the water drips out and food spills out. And her overall state is her being in critical condition with barely being able to jump onto high places. The stench isnt that bad but it like a pair of stinky socks. And no, vet care is not an option because my parents think it is too expensive. Ill do anything to save my chicken.