Feathers ripped out and skin torn/muscle exposed (a LOT of pictures attached)

[Barredbuzzard34]

What have you been feeding?

We just recently picked up this local brand of feed, since we were out of Purina Medicated start and grow.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

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We just recently picked up this local brand of feed, since we were out of Purina Medicated start and grow.

Yes, but what is it LOL Layer, grower, chick starter, all flock, etc.?
You mentioned this::

She loves the chunks of corn in her feed. I however am not a fan and will be going with something that doesn't look like junk food for chickens in a 40 lb bag

Is it a pelleted poultry feed or scratch? What does that pink label say?

 

[Barredbuzzard34]

Since you strongly suspect it was caused by a cat, Yes.

Would amoxicillin be good? I will try and drop by Petco to pick some up in a bit. Wilco didn't have it... I'm not sure about dosage but I have heard of other people using it for a similar purpose.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Would amoxicillin be good? I will try and drop by Petco to pick some up in a bit. Wilco didn't have it... I'm not sure about dosage but I have heard of other people using it for a similar purpose.

Amoxicillin is fine to use for wounds.
Dosage is 57mg per pound of weight given orally 2times a day for 5-7 days.

 

[Barredbuzzard34]

Yes, but what is it LOL Layer, grower, chick starter, all flock, etc.?

Is it a pelleted poultry feed or scratch? What does that pink label say?

Sorry! It's a grower/starter. Here's a pic of the label, it's a bit hard to read though...

 

[Barredbuzzard34]

Amoxicillin is fine to use for wounds.
Dosage is 57mg per pound of weight given orally 2times a day for 5-7 days.

Thank you!!! I will try and get ahold of some asap

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Sorry! It's a grower/starter. Here's a pic of the label, it's a bit hard to read though...

That should be fine to use, but if you don't like the way it's made, then switch to something else.

 

[Barredbuzzard34]

That should be fine to use, but if you don't like the way it's made, then switch to something else.

Okay, thanks. I wasn't sure since I have heard that corn isn't the best for them, and there are a lot of chunks of corn in this food.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Okay, thanks. I wasn't sure since I have heard that corn isn't the best for them, and there are a lot of chunks of corn in this food.

Interesting. So it's not a pelleted or crumble feed? More like a scratch with different ingredients?

You are right about having "loose" corn in the feed though, some birds will pick all that out and not eat the "other" ingredients which make for a complete balanced ration.
If they are only eating the corn and not the rest, then over time, they will be deficient in nutrition - this can cause problems - they are still young so it would be good if they ate all of it.

I'm not a feed or nutritional specialist, but personally I prefer to use a feed that is 18-20% protein. Usually I feed Flock Raiser for everyone - this includes day old chicks and roosters - I don't have to do any food switching at all.
Everyone has their preference and opinion on what and how to feed, so....

 

[Barredbuzzard34]

I have a new problem at hand. She is starting to preen now (has perked up a bit since yesterday) and she keeps trying to pick off her bandage... I tried to make a cover for her out of pantyhose by cutting a hole in the ends and slipping it over her like a turtleneck with no sleeves... She can't keep her balance and starts thrashing around when it is on her. Any recommendations on how to properly cover her up? I would rather her not make her wound worse/injest Neosporin....