Head injury from raccoon

[Ames Haven Farm]

One of my barred rock hens was attacked by a raccoon. She was really bad off but I nursed her back to health and she is now doing GREAT! My question is will her head ever become normal again and her comb grow back?

 

[roosterhavoc]

No her comb won’t grow back and she will probably have a big area devoid of feathers but that don’t matter. Thats great you were able to save her. From the looks of it she’s lucky. I hope the raccoon wasn’t so lucky.

 

[Ames Haven Farm]

She was completely scalped and just open skull was exposed. I didn't think she would make it for awhile but 2 weeks of intensive care she's back to normal...besides her battle scars.

 

[micstrachan]

Well done!

 

[Ames Haven Farm]

Lol thanks

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Is she by herself or do you have her with the rest of the flock?

 

[belindaschicks]

If she is with her flock again I would put some blu-kote on her head to prevent the chickens from picking on her wound.

 

[Ames Haven Farm]

She isn't in with the others just yet. I keep her right next door to them.

 

[NoFlyBackFarm]

Good, the comb will not grow back! Good job keeping her alive!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She isn't in with the others just yet. I keep her right next door to them.

Good idea! They do much better when they can be near the others.
She has some more healing to do, but I think she looks good!