EMERGENCY!!! DOG BITE WOUND TO CHICKEN

[BigBlueHen53]

Yes, thanks for the updates! Looks like you're doing a good job. The wounds are looking better, and her interest in eating is a good sign. Keep up the good work.

 

[TheGreatEscapees]

Hey @Eggcessive @coach723 and @BigBlueHen53 ! I jut thought now would be a good time to share an update on Zimri's condition. She eats and drinks a good amount everyday, all on her own. Its also pretty important that I tell you that all her wounds are closed over, and her feathers are in the process of growing back! This is a picture of her back.View attachment 4262758
I know you cant see it, but where the flap met her back, there is now a nub. As far as movement goes, I have observed her numerous times now preening over the last month. She is still hopping, but is using her wings to help her move around, which is a new development that I noticed Last week. Zimri was holding her less-used leg close to her body, but now stands like this:View attachment 4262768View attachment 4262769
This started 2-3 weeks ago. I've looked over her leg I don't know how many times and cant see anything wrong! Has me thinking something might be wrong with the tendon. About two weeks ago, I moved her outside full time, albeit still In the dog crate. On Thursday, I let the chickens all out together for some supervised interaction(there are six including Zimri). Everything was going fine until I threw a piece of corn to Zimri, and she ate it. Her longtime rival Maple(another RIR), whom Zimri ruthlessly bullied before the injury, ran over and tried to get the corn but was too late. Since they were practically beak-to-beak, Zimri saw this as an opportunity to peck Maple in the face. Maple, now stronger than Zimri, pecked her on the face, and immediately drew blood. The wounds have since scabbed up, but today, I discovered she was bleeding again! I'm not sure what happened!View attachment 4262774By the way, the yellow you see on her is dried up egg yolk. Thanks!

 

[TheGreatEscapees]