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

[Lovemygirls22]

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.

Last pic is her back. By her tail feathers. The first is under her neck feathers. Back of the neck. Hurts me to open to much. I have her in a dark and quiet room. And i am getting stuff from the store to fix her up

 

[The Chickens' Maid]

Ok, if there are skin flaps, it is good to keep them down as much as possible. The skin might knit back together. Don't spray any peroxide on this, it is way too deep! She needs wound dressing (no cotton!). Gauze and wound pads from a CVS would do it.

 

[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

 

[The Chickens' Maid]

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

 

[ashlierami]

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

I completely understand! I only have 5 girls but I spend time with them as well! I have 12 birds in all and I always enjoy spending time with them and giving them treats. It always breaks my heart when something happens to one of them. It's so hard to let go. I understand the bond I have a bond with my own flock and there's nothing wrong with that. I hope your girl makes it and has a great recovery! I'm currently going thru the same thing in a way. My rooster was attacked a week ago and he's much better but I have to check his wounds daily and keep an eye on him. He's still spooked easily by things.

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

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

She should pull through. Th most inpirtant things are to keep her wound clean and free from infection, and keep her warm and isolated for a bit. Keep us updated!

 

[Boonie Stomper]

Check out possibly using superglue on skin edges to keep gaps closed (read recently somewhere on this BYC site that it can be a good option done correctly).

 

[april parsons]

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.

i agree with the everything except the Hydrogen peroxide especially with deep or puncture wounds-Not that big on triple atb. cream either (just the nurse in me) Warm, Dry, Clean- nutrition and if deep or signs of infection IM Penicillin available at most farm stores-I keep a (sick-bay) right in my hen house -(a dog kennel) it will keep your bird in familiar surroundings while keeping her safe from further injury from the other birds. This i find helpful as there is no need for re-introduction as she is seen and heard by her flock. It amazes me how strong these birds truly are. Best of luck

 

[Lovemygirls22]

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

 

[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