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[tj74roberts]

I'm not sure these will work. That's her skull, no skin is left

 

[rides2far]

I would try these suggestions, you have nothing to lose. I would for sure put some neosporin on her, bring her in, & try to keep her quiet & warm. I wouldn't try a bandage of any type, just keep it clean, & let it heal. Everyone wrote in with good strategies & ideas.

 

[tj74roberts]

I would try these suggestions, you have nothing to lose. I would for sure put some neosporin on her, bring her in, & try to keep her quiet & warm. I wouldn't try a bandage of any type, just keep it clean, & let it heal. Everyone wrote in with good strategies & ideas.

Thank you I am going to do whatever I can. I just wasn't sure with it being her skull and all. She is my pet so I will treat her as best as I can. Thank you for your help

 

[bcostley]

We had a similar situation where a hen had a quarter sized area of exposed skull. We used neosporin and separated her. It was nasty for a while and the skin eventually regrew and she's still with us. Blue-coat would probably be good too, and perhaps easier to use. We didn't have any then.

 

[coolchik]

I thought I remember reading somewhere on here NOT to put neosporin on chickens??

 

[rides2far]

Anything you do will be good

. Good luck with your little one.

 

[coolchik]

Blue kote is awesome, and it will turn her head purple

it also disguises red from the other chickens so they're less likely to pick at it. Although I would never want to put her back in with them. It may be one bully chicken, and if that's the case, you might want to consider isolating that one too so it's lower in the totem pole when you put it back in with the flock. Chickens can be so mean!!

 

[11mini]

I thought I remember reading somewhere on here NOT to put neosporin on chickens??

I was thinking the same thing!

 

[tj74roberts]

There is a hole thru her neck into her body cavity. She is worse than I thought now that I'm getting her clean. Ugh, I'm losing hope.

 

[coolchik]

Did you find her like this today? If so, that's quite a lot of pecking for one day.... It also could have been the work of a immature raccoon or possum. Coons will grab the heads of little ones and try to rip them right through the fencing. You might want to keep a close eye on the others tonight...