EMERGENCY my chick scalped herself

[Georgeschicks]

Here are some updated pictures. She looks really infected to me and I don't know if I'm doing enough. I'm cleaning it and applying neosporin twice a day.

 

[FlyingNunFarm]

I'm a fan of sugar for wounds. Here is the thread I started on my trial (and error) of using sugar.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/yikes-large-wound-on-hen.1141144/#post-17736677

Chickens are remarkable at healing. Good luck to you both.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

View attachment 1139008 View attachment 1139007 Here are some updated pictures. She looks really infected to me and I don't know if I'm doing enough. I'm cleaning it and applying neosporin twice a day.

How are you cleaning the wound?
Any odors?
If you feel like it's infected - flush it with saline or betadine - remove any pus/gunk from the wound by scrubbing it out with a rough wash cloth. Hopefully you will see some pink skin underneath. Then re-apply the Neosporin. If you have vet care that is always best.

Keep her warm and see that she is eating/drinking well.

If the wound continues to show signs of infection after you have cleaned it out well and having a vet see her is not possible, you may need to administer antibiotics.

 

[Georgeschicks]

Thank you so much!