EMERGENCY...... chicken injury what do I do??!!

[Eggcessive]

Sorry if I jumped to conclusions about it being a prolapse. Where on the chicken is the injury? Is it on the vent area? If not, then follow the instructions to use Vetericyn wound spray or some antibiotic ointment. Separate the hen either way. Here is a picture of a prolapse:

photo by clueless22

 

[nharbison0722]

That could be a prolapsed vent. Take a look at these links, and if it is, honey or preparation H hemorroid cream can be applied to help reduce the swelling. The red area should be kept moist so that it does not dry out and die. Then keep trying to push the internal tissue back inside. Only do this is if seems to be a prolapsed vent or cloaca. Vent pecking can lead to cannibalism.It may occur if chickens are not getting out of their coop or they have too little room. Feeding less that 16-20% protein in their chick feed can also lead to this. Below are some links to help tell if it is a prolapse:
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/04/prolapse-vent-causes-treatment-graphic.html
https://www.beautyofbirds.com/Prolapse.htm
http://articles.extension.org/pages...nibalism-in-small-and-backyard-poultry-flocks

Thanks for the advice and help. I appreciate it. I feed them a organic layer blend and supplement with oats and corn every now and then. Don't know if that helps. I would think that they were getting their protein. I just happened to notice the one chicken pecking at the spot that was torn and bleeding, then after I removed the injured hen, the same bird was pecking at one of my Brahmas rear end. I actually saw a white feather from the Brahma in the Rhode Island Reds mouth. How do I keep them from doing this? They have quite a bit of room.....maybe more things to occupy their time?
Thanks!

 

[nharbison0722]

Sorry if I jumped to conclusions about it being a prolapse. Where on the chicken is the injury? Is it on the vent area? If not, then follow the instructions to use Vetericyn wound spray or some antibiotic ointment. Separate the hen either way. Here is a picture of a prolapse:

photo by clueless22

Looking at your photo- no, it's not a prolapse. It is below the vent. If you look in my photo you can just barely make out the vent above the injury.

 

[Isaac 0]

Thanks for the advice and help. I appreciate it. I feed them a organic layer blend and supplement with oats and corn every now and then. Don't know if that helps. I would think that they were getting their protein. I just happened to notice the one chicken pecking at the spot that was torn and bleeding, then after I removed the injured hen, the same bird was pecking at one of my Brahmas rear end. I actually saw a white feather from the Brahma in the Rhode Island Reds mouth. How do I keep them from doing this? They have quite a bit of room.....maybe more things to occupy their time?
Thanks!

There are Bordum Busters for chickens i would look up a few.

Bordum busters will reduce fighting.

 

[Eggcessive]

Glad that it is not a prolapse. You may want to separate the feather picker/bully into her own crate or similar with food and water, where it might lower her standing in the pecking order. Many try different approaches to this problem, such as flock blocks, swings in the run, throwing some scratch grains into the bedding to look for, tree stumps and other things to climb on, but just getting outside to roam is probably the best. As I say that, my girls are refusing to go out in our fresh coat of snow today. I will shovel an area for them to explore so they don't get their feet cold. Vent pecking can lead to cannibalism and death, so you may want to read a few threads for ideas. I once had a few wyandottes from the same hatchery, and they were bullies, so they went elsewhere. Just spend some time with them, and watch their behavior--it's also fun and you sometimes pick up things you didn't notice before. Here are a few threads with suggestions that may help:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/98165/what-i-am-learning-about-feather-picking-and-cannibalism
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1104846/feather-picking
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ers-nothing-will-stop-them-brief-update-and-1

 

[nharbison0722]

Glad that it is not a prolapse. You may want to separate the feather picker/bully into her own crate or similar with food and water, where it might lower her standing in the pecking order. Many try different approaches to this problem, such as flock blocks, swings in the run, throwing some scratch grains into the bedding to look for, tree stumps and other things to climb on, but just getting outside to roam is probably the best. As I say that, my girls are refusing to go out in our fresh coat of snow today. I will shovel an area for them to explore so they don't get their feet cold. Vent pecking can lead to cannibalism and death, so you may want to read a few threads for ideas. I once had a few wyandottes from the same hatchery, and they were bullies, so they went elsewhere. Just spend some time with them, and watch their behavior--it's also fun and you sometimes pick up things you didn't notice before. Here are a few threads with suggestions that may help:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/98165/what-i-am-learning-about-feather-picking-and-cannibalism
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1104846/feather-picking
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ers-nothing-will-stop-them-brief-update-and-1

I can't thank you enough! I really didn't know what to do! Thanks for the tips and ideas.... now I'm going to have to figure out which one the bully is and pull her out for a while. It's hard, because we live in the city. They don't roam the entire back yard because I'm afraid that they would fly over the fence, so I have a HUGE run for them. Maybe I need to expand it??
Thanks again!

 

[nharbison0722]

There are Bordum Busters for chickens i would look up a few.

Bordum busters will reduce fighting.

Thanks! I will definitely check that out!

 

[nharbison0722]

Does she have a hard time pooping?I would do what i said above.

Thanks! I picked up the supplies today!