Help, chicken attacked by dog.

[mar]

I would not use BluKote at this time. Continue with the Vetericyn or a thin coating of Neosporin.

I also would not try to soak of the feathers, just leave them be, they will eventually come loose as she scabs over and she grows in new ones. I see a few pin feathers coming in already at the from of her neck, those can be itchy too.

I'm not quite understanding the question about putting bandaids on the toes? Is this for a small chick that needs curled toes corrected?

If you aren't already, she will benefit from poultry vitamins a couple of times a week along with some extra protein like egg, tuna or meat.

I agree with @getaclue the wounds look good to me from what I can see in the photos, time and patience is all you need. You are doing a great job taking care of her!

I was thinking if I put band aids over her toes, so she wouldn't be able to scratch her neck as much. I am giving her an egg every day, electrolytes & probiotics in her water, also giving her meal worms every night as a treat.

 

[mar]

With very clean hands, or wearing rubber gloves which is even better, you can gently rub the neosporin in a little better, with a finger, which should help reduce the trapped moisture.

I tried a q-tip. But I have been using gloves to put on the neosporin.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I was thinking if I put band aids over her toes, so she wouldn't be able to scratch her neck as much. I am giving her an egg every day, electrolytes & probiotics in her water, also giving her meal worms every night as a treat.

I see! O.k. - yes you could try that for sure! Smart cookie you are, thinking out of the box Look at the photo that @getaclue posted, you may be able to fashion something like that. If her nails are really sharp, you may also want to blunt them a bit with a file.

 

[getaclue]

The gloves are best. Your finger will be much more sensitive to the pressure you're exerting on the wounded areas, thus less pain for the hen.

 

[mar]

Just thought I’d share an updated picture. This is now two weeks after the incident. I can see along the edges of the scabs new skin peeking out from where the scabs have fallen off. I think what has surprised me is how much smaller the area is now. It’s like the wound is shrinking. I hope i can start letting her have some supervised outside time next week. She is probably getting so bored.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Just thought I’d share an updated picture. This is now two weeks after the incident. I can see along the edges of the scabs new skin peeking out from where the scabs have fallen off. I think what has surprised me is how much smaller the area is now. It’s like the wound is shrinking. I hope i can start letting her have some supervised outside time next week. She is probably getting so bored.

That's looks good! You have done very well taking care of her, keep going, you're getting there! If your weather is agreeable, it's a great idea to let her have some outside time.

Thank you for the update and keeping up informed on her progress, it will be useful information for others seeking help, plus, personally I like to know what happens

 

[getaclue]

It's looking very good. Keep doing what you're doing. Give a little bit of outside time, but don't overdo it, and don't let her around other flock member yet. You don't want any setbacks, from infection, or pecking from other flockmates.

 

[mar]

Sorry, one more question. So as this continues to heal how long till feathers come out. She’s got a lot of exposed skin I’m worried the other chickens might go after. Should i use blu-kote to cover up the new skin until feathers come in. Thanks for any advice.

 

[getaclue]

When all punctures, and open places are totally healed up, then you can use blu-kote on any inflamed skin, or scabbed over skin, and re-introduce this one. There is a place towards the top of the head that should probably heal more, before putting this one back with the flock. Infection is still a # 1 concern. Don't rush it. The lack of feathers is usually not that big of a deal. There are people with naked neck chickens, and plenty of flocks have times where the hens have bare backs from overbreeding. After all the skin has healed better, the slow process of regrowing feathers will begin.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

When all punctures, and open places are totally healed up, then you can use blu-kote on any inflamed skin, or scabbed over skin, and re-introduce this one. There is a place towards the top of the head that should probably heal more, before putting this one back with the flock. Infection is still a # 1 concern. Don't rush it. The lack of feathers is usually not that big of a deal. There are people with naked neck chickens, and plenty of flocks have times where the hens have bare backs from overbreeding. After all the skin has healed better, the slow process of regrowing feathers will begin.

X2 Agreed. She needs more time.

She may enjoy being crated and placed out side in the grass near the other chickens, for some sunshine fresh air. (if your weather is agreeable).

Just a note - her wounds are healing nicely from what I can see. I understand you are wanting her out (she probably wants out too! LOL)