Help hens with bite wounds !

[the newlyweds]

Help something has hurt my hens wings ! I checked the the two hens that are hurt nothing is broken or still bleeding and everyone is acting normally . Should I clean

the wounds of so how ? One of the cuts smells bad and the other looks like an actual part of the wing is gone. I would really appreciate any advice.

 

[Bigwig]

I would put either neosporin or anti-bacterial ointment on the wounds after washing them with soapy water. Keep them away from the rest of the flock until the wound heals. Not sure what hurt them, though it was probable the other chickens (and possible even a rat) that did it.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! Sorry to hear you have a couple of injured hens
I too agree that they need to be cleaned up, especially if one is smelling bad. The smell would point me towards infection. Certainly need some kind anti bacterial ointment on them. As for what could have caused this, it could be a predator. They can get through some wire and tear parts of birds. Especially raccoons with hands.

Please do drop by the emergencies injuries cure section. Here is the link ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

Wishing you the very best of luck with them, I hope you are able to get them well again soon

 

[drumstick diva]

Please do post in the emergencies section. If you use Neosporin make sure it does NOT contain "Caine" products .

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us! Ditto of the advice above.

 

[the newlyweds]

Sorry for posting in the wrong place thanks for all of the advice