Help, chicken attacked by dog.

[mar]

So first off, I know that my dog is the problem. But she is 13 and a cocker spaniel.
So I came home today to find one of my chickens out of the coop. My Cocker was pulling feathers from her neck and had probably been doing it for a while because of the amount of feathers. I immediately got her away and picked up the hen. She is an easter egger. She isn't actively bleeding but you can see her flesh and the skin has been opened along the back of her neck. I have her in a room in the house that the dogs can't reach. She is in a box with food and water. I don't know what to do about the back of her neck. The other areas look okay just without feathers. Its just her neck area. Any suggestions. Should I just watch her. She is acting okay. But not interested in eating just yet. She has food and water. Should I try and use some antibiotic spray? Please help. Thanks.

 

[A.M. Eggs]

She's probably in shock and will slowly start to eat again. Soon someone will come along with the knowledge of medicines.

 

[Abriana]

Keep the area clean using veteracyn and when it begins healing I suggest vitamin E, it helps heal. Keep her warm and safe, as the above poster said, she is in shock. It may take a while for her to begin to eat and drink. Definitely watch her and make sure she eats and drinks after a while.
Keep the dog on leash or the chickens penned up at all times while the dog is out. He/she will probably want to do it again.
Keep her separate from the rest of the flock until she is healed up so they don’t pick on her wound. Until then when she feels up to it, you can take her outside to play for a bit, or even put her with the rest of the flock while you can constantly supervise the situation, then put her back in a crate/large box with bedding in it.
Pictures would really help!
Good luck with her, I’m sure she will be fine.

 

[mar]

She's making a honking noise. Do you think my dog could have injured her throat? She seems to be breathing okay.

 

[Abriana]

She's making a honking noise. Do you think my dog could have injured her throat? She seems to be breathing okay.

Video would help

 

[Stayc]

In this circumstance the more visual the better here. We have seen it all. So please update with pics and/or video as close as u can get to the wound without blurring. ( if your using a cellphone u can tap where the damage is and the cellphone will clarify that area) for the video u have to upload it to utube first (there is another site, i forgot whch one that is) then link it here.

 

[getaclue]

You can use neosporin (WITHOUT the pain releif), or betadene solution on her neck to prevent infection. Continue to keep her isolated and cozy. You've provide water, and food, although she probably won't eat yet. Expect her to be in a bit of shock tonight, and possibly tomorrow. You said she seems to be breathing ok, so let her rest for now. The honking may be something that will remedy itself. Just monitor her, and see how it goes.

 

[mar]

I went and bought some of the spray for chicken wounds. But I'm worried its not enough. The back part of her neck was pretty damaged. She didn't like it when I sprayed her down. I'll try to take pictures but its hard to do one handed.

 

[getaclue]

Which spray did you buy? Their skin will regranulate. Cuts, and punctures will heal. Healing takes time. Be careful not to get any of the spray in her eyes. Keep her isolated, and comfortable for now.

 

[mar]

The spray I bought is ventramicil. I think. I am attaching a picture of her wounded area. I'm worried that she hasn't eaten anything. I gave her a covered place to hide in and she is staying in there. If she hasn't eaten anything this afternoon. Should I try to give her some yogurt or eggs. What about drinking what if she hasn't had anything to drink? Thanks.