exposed crop from cat attack

[loukobin]

I am hoping someone with a lot of chicken/wound care knowledge can help me and my chicken Agda out. Agda was attacked by my cat 4 days ago. I assumed that she wasn't going to make it as it is a very bad wound, but after feeding her gatorade through a syringe and hand feeding her corn and wet chicken feed several times a day she is still alive and getting stronger.. Her would looks horrible and her crop is completely exposed. I have cut her feathers back, squirted watered down povodine/iodine solution followed by water and then triple antibiotic. Also just got penicillin from feed store and just started giving her injections today.
I know there are a lot of chicken experts on this forum and am hoping for some help as I am new to chickens. Agda is 4 months old. Am I doing the right thing? I don't want my chicken to suffer if this wound is too bad, but she is starting to eat on her own and is walking around (we have her separate from her 5 sisters). Is there hope for Agda or do I need to have her put to sleep?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[fried green eggs]

It sounds like Agda has a strong will to live and if she is eating and drinking, she's not in too much pain. It sounds like you are treating correctly to me. Make sure you put Neosporine on wounds several times a day and keep it as clean as possible and away from flys. Good Luck!

 

[leadwolf1]

It sounds as if you are doing a great job. If an infection doesn't occur. I think she has a great chance. The other thing that I would worry about would be flies and maggots. Are you keeping her inside where flies can't get into the wound? If not, I know that there is something that you can get to keep flies away..I wish I could remember the name...most get it at Tractor Supply.

Keep up the good work, that wound, though nasty looks nice and clean and healthy.

 

[loukobin]

Thanks so much for the words of encouragement, I didn't want to have her suffering if there was no chance for her. Never thought I would be nursing a chicken like this! I am keeping her inside, away from flies etc.

 

[fried green eggs]

When she heals more and you want to start giving her some time outside - the wound can be covered with Swat avaiable at Tractor Supply. Swat is a mild antibiotic cream that helps keep flys away from wounds. Good Luck.