HELP!!!! ASAP!!!!!!!6/17/2014 catuion graphioc pics

[Eggcessive]

Flies can lay eggs in wound causing a maggot infestation or "fly strike' which can kill chickens with open wounds. Keeping them inside or protected from flies is necessary in warm weather. There is a product called Swat that you may want to check out later when the wound has filled in and healed somewhat. If you should notice a foul odor or an abscess in the wound, you may then want to use the betadine again once, but it shouldn't be used any more if it looks clean.

 

[bwolfe]

I actually think the wound looks good so far. Stop the betadine because it can prevent healing, and just clean the wound daily with saline or spray it with water, then dry and apply the Neosporin. The green can be bruising which is normal. You don't want or need to sew this wound up because it is dirty. It needs to heal from the inside out, and it will start to get smaller barring any infection or abscess. Please don't follow advice to cull this chicken, because there are many threads of success treating wounds worse than this one. It may take a month to heal, but it should do okay.

ok thanks so much I planned to give her more time any how she isn't acting any different and she is very calm and loving. Its truly amazing how she seems to know I am helping her and doesn't even put up a fight at all allowing me to do what I need to. You know she has to be in lots of pain bless her heart, but she just sits there and talks to me the whole time. I just wish she would keep the wrap on it so it can stay clean but the darn thing pulls it off every time. I have even tried taping it to her which doesn't work either

 

[Eggcessive]

Most people don't cover wounds in their chickens. Sometimes using a clean old towel under them instead of pine shavings will keep things clean. You would do well to read a few threads about chickens surviving predator attacks. The search at the top of the page contains many good ones with pictures from start to finish.

 

[enola]

Her wound has really healed well. I agree your biggest challenge now will be keeping the flies off of her. Swat is a great product! Keep up the good work, she will be good as new before you know it

 

[keesmom]

[quote name="Eggcessive" url="/t/898691/help-asap-6-17-2014-catuion-graphioc-pics#post_13675446"  Is there any way that a rat or raccoon got into the coop?
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I agree, those wounds to significant to be caused by some bantams in just 2 days. Separate them and clean the wounds well.

 

[bwolfe]

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no it was more like 4 days we left late Friday and came on around lunch on Tuesday, and I assure nothing can get in, well maybe a snake. But we actually live in a neighborhood so snakes nor raccoons are an issue. Nor have I seen a mouse one in the whole 9 years I lived here, It was the other chickens for sure.

 

[bwolfe]

again Thank you all, I did not realize I should bring her in so last like after reading y'alls post I rushed outside and brought her in cleaned the wound once again to be sure there was no fly larva in it. laid down a million puppy pads and put up my puppy play pin and I am now keeping her downstairs in my tanning room. Maybe just maybe she will make it, I also brought in Mr. Rooster because as crazy as it sounds when they are separated they cry and call to one another and get very anxious, to the point the calls become screams. They don't seem to be pecking one another and Mr. Rooster himself was being pecked on his wasn't no where near as bad as Mrs. Roosters though. So we shall see, just praying for them both to heal soon

 

[bwolfe]

ok here is today and to me it looks worse please tell me what y'all think , I don't want to lose her , but I surely don't want the poor thing to suffer either.
on this picture u can see it some but it actually looks a little greener in person, I am scared its gain green

 

[dgh]

Frequently, flys will lay eggs in a wound. it is very difficult to remedy this when it happens.

 

[dgh]

Id really like to see how this comes along. It wont be for lack of trying on your part. nice job. keep m(us) posted.