So, a week ago two of my four girls got attacked by a fox. One didn't make it , the other has a big gash in her side under her wing. I have read a few posts about dog attacks. The info was great. That being said she hasn't missed a beat! She lays an egg every day, eats, drinks and goes to the bathroom, takes dust baths (which I was not happy about). Our dressing routine is this: rinsing with Bactine, coating in polysporin and wrapping with gauze. The other day I also started adding to the top of all that a cut up strip of t-shirt because that's the day she decided to dust bath. I did have her separated at night so the others wouldn't peck her but I was keeping a close eye on them while they were out during the day and they aren't pecking at her. I put them together last night and they are fine.
There are a couple things I need some help with. I have only been doing this chicken thing for a month I did read about using and have bought some blu kote, however I am kinda scared to use it because the cut is big enough I can see muscle....? I also know it needs to breath, which I don't think it can under all that wrapping. I am scared to leave it uncovered because I don't want a maggot infestation and i don't want her to take another dust bath. Someone told me to put her in a crate in my basement until she heals but she seems so happy otherwise, I feel like it would be cruel. And I know she wouldn't stay locked up with out a lot of noise!
Any and all suggestions/ info would be greatly appreciated.
There are a couple things I need some help with. I have only been doing this chicken thing for a month I did read about using and have bought some blu kote, however I am kinda scared to use it because the cut is big enough I can see muscle....? I also know it needs to breath, which I don't think it can under all that wrapping. I am scared to leave it uncovered because I don't want a maggot infestation and i don't want her to take another dust bath. Someone told me to put her in a crate in my basement until she heals but she seems so happy otherwise, I feel like it would be cruel. And I know she wouldn't stay locked up with out a lot of noise!
Any and all suggestions/ info would be greatly appreciated.
He came back that night and the next, we hadn't seen him since until Wednesday night he walked right in the garage while my husband was in there. We think someone in the neighbourhood is feeding him. I won't leave mine out unless I am out with them. The wound mine has is about 1 1/2-2" long and deep. The blu kote says for "minor" cuts and abrasions that's why I am wondering if it is ok to use in my situation.
