Help!! Back of chickens head pecked off!!! (caution: gory images)

[coach723]

Everything @Eggcessive said! She can recover and be just fine. I had one very similar, was attacked by other hens. Picture below after about 5 weeks. Eventually you could not tell it ever happened.

 

[birdsrfun]

So, new skin will grow over the wound? This is amazing to me.

 

[NuggetTheChicken]

So, new skin will grow over the wound? This is amazing to me.

I am thinking it will. Chickens are very hardy animals

 

[coach723]

Yes it will. A scab will form, it may be pretty thick. Eventually the scab will fall off, mine did gradually from the edges in. Underneath will be new skin. Keep the wound moist with the ointment, apply at least twice a day as needed until a good scab has formed. It will take weeks, but it will heal.

 

[izzybider]

Everything @Eggcessive said! She can recover and be just fine. I had one very similar, was attacked by other hens. Picture below after about 5 weeks. Eventually you could not tell it ever happened.
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Wow, that's awesome! I'm so glad your hen is doing okay now. Hopefully mine will get the same outcome!

 

[izzybider]

Yes it will. A scab will form, it may be pretty thick. Eventually the scab will fall off, mine did gradually from the edges in. Underneath will be new skin. Keep the wound moist with the ointment, apply at least twice a day as needed until a good scab has formed. It will take weeks, but it will heal.

Thank you!

 

[izzybider]

Poor baby!!

I know, I feel so bad!!

 

[Neggative]

it looks like @Eggcessive has already said everything i would have! hope your chicken gets better and of course,

 

[izzybider]

Hi all! Can I let her walk around in the sun/dirt for a little during the day? Or is it best to just keep her inside in a crate? I feel bad having her stuck inside all day but will do whatever is best for her!

 

[Neggative]

i would let her! just make sure she doesnt try to dustbathe or get any dirt in her wound.... and dont let the other chickens around her....