Hawk injury

[tikitiki]

Our 7 wk. hen was attacked by a hawk yesterday. Has a pretty deep wound under her right wing. We cleaned the wound with hydrogen peroxide, and then warmed her in her own little brooder. She seemed to be in shock for a while, but by late evening began to eat and drink. Pooped for the first time this morning, and then ate and drank with more regularity. Just had a visit with the rest of her flock, and seems happy - no pecking or squabbles. Put some antibiotic ointment on the wound, and left her with her flock for a bit. Do you think it is too early for her to stay with her flock? Should she stay confined until she is completely healed? This is our first flock - help!!
Thanks!

 

[Aeropennchick]

You said the injury is under her wing - she will hopefully be ok as long as the injured part isn't showing. If you notice any picking, you can put the blue kote on it.

 

[tikitiki]

Thanks! I feel like the mother hen - hardly slept at all last night .

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC. Keep packing the wound with antibiotic ointment as necessary til she heals. Keep a close watch for pecking/picking problems. Eating and drinking normally is a good sign.

 

[dreamer5577]

Hi && Welcome!!!!

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined. Good luck but do keep watch.

 

[tikitiki]

Any other ideas on wound treatment? Should I just leave it alone, and let nature do its work?

 

[Aeropennchick]

It's hard to say without a photo of the wound. Antibiotic ointment is definitely good.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us. I'd definitely keep doing using the ointment & keep the wound as clean as possible if I were you. Lots of good luck with her

 

[tikitiki]

Thank you to everyone! I'll try to get a photo of the wound posted asap. She still seems happy with the flock - everyone is very peaceful. The ointment seems to annoy her a bit, but figure she just has to deal with that.