Dog thinks chickens are chew toys....

[boymom47]

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Agreed. It looks like the one has a puncture wound,that's healing up, I would be looking for another puncture wound. The green is bruising, so this chick has been roughed up and possibly squeezed. In this particular situation, I would also use Blu Kote.

I would catch both and carefully inspect them for any more wounds. @MROO is correct, chickens heal remarkably well, but they still can get infection.

Personally, after application of Blu Kote, I would let them back with the others as long as they are not being picked at and are eating/drinking and active. I would still monitor them closely and inspect the wounds everyday.
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Ah! Thank you! I'm glad to know it's bruising and not normal chicken color, I know that sounds silly, but I really did not know!!!!!

 

[MatthewsHomestead]

My husband actually fired a warning shot and told me to do the same, it has worked so far, and even with high bullet costs, it's cheaper than losing my pet chickens. And at least .22s are relatively cheap haha.

Yes!! I'll take the price of a couple bullets over the cost of my chickens if it means protecting them! Some of these birds are not cheap. I get that you can spend a small amount at TSC for random breeds but you don't always get what they are advertised as. Ours are very specific breeda and came from trusted local breeders. Sometimes you just gotta be momma bear over your feathered babies! Glad it's working so far as a deterrent! Hope they are healing up well!