Help! Accidentally cut my chicken's claws too short. Now it won't stop bleeding!

[Peacechick713]

Hello all,

I was cutting my 3 year old Ameraucana hen's claws when I cut it too short and it started bleeding badly. With the help of a friend I put some flour on it, didn't stop. I brought her inside and put some QuikClot on it, didn't stop. Now, about five minutes later it's only gotten worse and I'm quite frightened. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks,
Peacechick713

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Apply pressure. Tape it up if necessary. Generally kwikstop should do it. Otherwise flour, cornstarch, or even dusty dirt can be used.

 

[MLG1900]

Yes, dip it in kwikstop or cornstarch and then apply pressure with a papertowel. Probably need to hold for a couple of minutes.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

That happened once to me, and I just firmly put my finger over it, and held it tightly. It stopped Ina little wile.

 

[micstrachan]

Please let us know how she’s doing.

 

[Peacechick713]

She's fine now, bleeding slowed. She's calmer. She's received VIC (Very Important Chicken) care and is currently sitting by the fire after a warm bath. Thank you all, I am greatly blessed by your help! Pictures are coming!

 

[Carelessmessage]

Glad she is better. Might help to get some red cell in her since shes lost a good amount of blood. I believe its 1 teaspoon per gallon of water.
I have found it is easier to grind the nail down slowly. Any pet grinder works.
Just keep her inside in a small crate for a few days.
Just incase she hits it and it starts to bleed again.

 

[Peacechick713]

Glad she is better. Might help to get some red cell in her since shes lost a good amount of blood. I believe its 1 teaspoon per gallon of water.
I have found it is easier to grind the nail down slowly. Any pet grinder works.
Just keep her inside in a small crate for a few days.
Just incase she hits it and it starts to bleed again.

Is there a subside for for red cell? I don't have any at the moment.

 

[Carelessmessage]

Any vitamins you have on hand will help.

 

[Peacechick713]

Any vitamins you have on hand will help.

Okay thank you. She's still bleeding a little this morning, what else can I do for her?