- Sep 14, 2010
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Hi all! Almost two weeks ago, a neighborhood husky got in my yard and attacked my show cochin. This is what she looked like the day after - raw, torn up flesh, deep punctures etc.
And this is after 13 days, and many cleaning sessions, and a round of penicillin (started 3 days ago):
Her feathers are coming in quickly and the punctures are just about healed. The gash will probably not close perfectly at this point without sutures, but it's much better, and will not hamper movement or probably much feather growth. The raw skinless part right above her vent is coming along nicely (and would be better if she wouldn't peck straight for it every time I uncover it - gah!). I'm pretty amazed at the speed of her recovery, and have to say that the penicillin really was the most important thing, I think. She is so much more perky (and feisty) now.
I still have to keep her in a makeshift cape though, or she goes straight to doing this:
I imagine it's itchy.
Anyway, I have learned so much through this process, and still have much more to learn, I'm sure. Thanks for all the great advice, and I will continue to post updates until I've got her back with the flock.
Happy New Year, all!
Angela
And this is after 13 days, and many cleaning sessions, and a round of penicillin (started 3 days ago):
Her feathers are coming in quickly and the punctures are just about healed. The gash will probably not close perfectly at this point without sutures, but it's much better, and will not hamper movement or probably much feather growth. The raw skinless part right above her vent is coming along nicely (and would be better if she wouldn't peck straight for it every time I uncover it - gah!). I'm pretty amazed at the speed of her recovery, and have to say that the penicillin really was the most important thing, I think. She is so much more perky (and feisty) now.
I still have to keep her in a makeshift cape though, or she goes straight to doing this:
I imagine it's itchy.
Anyway, I have learned so much through this process, and still have much more to learn, I'm sure. Thanks for all the great advice, and I will continue to post updates until I've got her back with the flock.
Happy New Year, all!
Angela
