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[tj74roberts]

I had this same thing happen to my chick a week and a half ago. She is still alive! I had to syringe feed her water. Go to the feed store and ask for antibiotics to add to her water and also it doesnt hurt to use some save a chick electrolytes and probiotics at the same time. I washed her head and then used iodine. I kept her warm and then put an antibiotic ointment on her head. I also used BluCote to [COLOR=333333]sanitize [/COLOR] daily. She has a large bucket she is housed in in my second bedroom with a heat lamp. Her wound was down to the bone and you could even see her jaw bone on the back of her head when she was opening her beak. When she tried to chirp her skull would make bubbles. It took her a few days to start eating on her own and drinking without the syringe. Currently she is regrowing a large amount of muscle covering the skull and seems to be doing well. My  major concern is her hips are jutting out to the sides and she can not walk properly. I fear that if i get her past this injury that she will never be able to function normally because of her hips.    I hope my little scenario encourages you. 

I'm so sorry. I'm glad she's doing okay. You gave me hope

 

[tj74roberts]

***Good News*** she's eating/drinking wet food. I hope she's on the mend now. Thank you everyone for your suggestions and encouragement

 

[SFrati]

I was told by the feed store expert that you should give the chick high protein food to help regrow feathers. Tuna and kitten food where her two examples. I haven't tried it yet but I have noticed my chick is naked in places that her siblings are fully feathered. I am going to start off with some tuna later today. It seems most of her energy is going into healing her skin. I am glad to hear your chick is doing so well.

 

[LeafBlade12345]

How is she now?

 

[CrystalLuvsHens]

Did she survive?

 

[tj74roberts]

How is she now?

Did she survive?

Yes, she is alive and well and at POL. Her comb grew back and hangs over like a leghorn and her ear lobe on one side has grown way up her head because of so much tissue missing it just grew where it could I guess. She is hideous looking, still has a walnut looking skull, but she is now #2 chicken in pecking order and doing well. I will post pictures later. Thanks for asking and keeping me on my toes, I almost forgot about this post I apologize.

 

[LeafBlade12345]

Can you post pictures?

 

[tj74roberts]

Can you post pictures?

When I get home this evening. I will get some

 

[LeafBlade12345]

Ok

 

[tj74roberts]

Floppy comb

Walnut head

It's a large scab that is loose. I believe it will fall off and it looks as though some feathers are pushing it up