Help... Chicken attached by dog can i save her

[Lovemygirls22]

Back has some feathers ripped off and behind her neck is bad shes still alive and breathing heavy can i save her.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Hydrogen peroxide delays healing because it kills new cells. Better to flush the wound with saline solution and then use betadine to disinfect.
If the wounds are deep, follow up with an eye type triple antibiotic ointment. That type melts at body temperature so will seep deep into the wound.

 

[Lovemygirls22]

Thank you everyone for all ur help. I have her resting. I will keep u updated on her progress. I really appreciate it. Some people think. Oh its just a chicken.. Not to me. They are my girls. I look forward to spending time with all 15. Some people just dont understand

 

[Lovemygirls22]

She is doing well this morning.keeping warm. And had her drinking..

 

[The Chickens' Maid]

Well, we all understand here on BYC! Hope she feels better. Thanks for keeping us updated!

 

[Lovemygirls22]

She is up and walking around. She ate some bread for me. And drank sum water. I am going to keep her in the inside sick bay for a while i want to nake sure her wounds are healed before i put her in the coop sick bay

 

[Lovemygirls22]

 

[The Chickens' Maid]

. . . well, if she's bench pressing, then she's probably fine now

 

[The Chickens' Maid]

It might help to see some pictures of the chicken. If it just happened, she's probably in shock. Keep all the wounds clean and make sure she isn't bleeding, but get her to a dark, warm, safe environment with no loud noises. It may help if you hold her, since she may calm down a bit if she can feel that you are calm. Simulate a mother hen environment as much as possible.
As far as wounds go, hydrogen peroxide is really good. Some triple antibiotic ointment is always a go-to for open wounds. You might also try some Blu-Kote spray, but if the wound is too open, this won't necessarily help. The spray is better once the wound has scabbed over and needs to just be kept clean. Warm water is also good to help clean and relax her.

 

[happyhens1972]

. . . well, if she's bench pressing, then she's probably fine now

Yeah, she ain't plannin' on getting beat up again!! She's up for a Rocky-style comeback!

Seriously, you're doing a great job Lovemygirls22, and chickens are pretty resilient to wounds as long as they are kept clean xxx