HELP!!! Rescued a chicken but not sure what I need to do next

[donrae]

Blue-Kote is a spray on wound product. I've always gotten it at a farm/feed store, just ask for it. It's usually in the horse or cattle section. Beware of getting it on your hands or clothes, the stuff stains like crazy!

You've already exposed your birds to this bird, so quarantine is pointless. I'd keep it separate (just keeping a bird apart from other birds isn't a true quarantine) until the wound closes over.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

You've already exposed your birds to this bird, so quarantine is pointless. I'd keep it separate (just keeping a bird apart from other birds isn't a true quarantine) until the wound closes over.

X 2 - that wound is no small thing and needs time to heal properly without the other birds picking it open and doing further damage to the poor bird. Keep them apart, let the wound heal over and then proceed with integration.

 

[Justplainchickn]

Well that's what's weird no one knows but they think a barred rock and silkie mix. Depending on which family member you ask they are saying between 6 weeks and one year?! I was out of town when my husband picked her up cause he knows I will try and nurse anything back to health as long as they are not suffering. I got back into town last night and this morning was looking at her and my husband didn't realize how bad it got picked at the last farm. Poor baby! What do you think of putting the other chicken coop and run next door so they see each other but don't come in direct contact like you have done?

 

[chickmomma03]

Quote: Between 6wks and a year is a huge gap. I know it's hard when you get a chick that no one has answers on, but I'd lean toward a younger chick myself. And because of leaning toward younger chick I'd give her grower feed rather than laying feed right now (that's why I was asking estimated age, aside from sizing up).

If the other chickens don't have access to the coop and run you could do that, but if it were me I'd have her inside for now (especially with a lack of feathers on her rear and temperatures starting to drop where I am, not sure about where you are, and then cleanliness would be another factor, it needs to stay clean). If I suspect injury/can see injury mine will be coming inside to heal up. I worry about them being lonely since they're use to being around others, plus I would be able to keep a lot closer of an eye out for any issues that might come up.

 

[Justplainchickn]

Thanks everyone for your help. So I moved the additional coop and run out next to my primary coop and run and placed the chicken in there with the run door closed. The other chickens have been walking up and visiting the little chicken (we named her Sterling cause she is silver in color). She is eating and drinking a bunch and does not seem so skiddish. I felt bad making her sleep in her own coop tonight but I know it's for the best. We keep putting salve on it. Will keep everyone up to date on how she is doing and may have additional questions as we go along. I welcome anymore replys since everyone's advice has come in handy

 

[Justplainchickn]

Thank you. We are in Colorado and weird enough we have Benn having 85 to 90 degree temps and 57 in the nights so really nice fall weather. If things don't start looking good may bring her in. I talked to the original owner and he said it is 4 months old crazy huh? It's so small. I agree easy to keep an eye on them inside, she just seems to like to be out side with everyone. I hope keeping her in the run helps.

 

[chickmomma03]

Quote: that sounds a little more like it, maybe even a little younger, but closer to where you need to be on that one. I have EE and they are small for their age (I really think it's genetic, they have been on high quality feed from the start). Since you are opting to keep her out I would keep a really close eye on her for any signs of issues, first sign I'd be inclined to pull her in to heal.

 

[Justplainchickn]

that sounds a little more like it, maybe even a little younger, but closer to where you need to be on that one. I have EE and they are small for their age (I really think it's genetic, they have been on high quality feed from the start). Since you are opting to keep her out I would keep a really close eye on her for any signs of issues, first sign I'd be inclined to pull her in to heal.

When you bring them in the house what do you keep them in?

 

[chickmomma03]

when they're small I can use a clear storage container or I used a fish tank. I didn't have any issue using the fish tank and putting bedding in it. I did it with both sets of chickens. Some people use dog crates/carriers, but I didn't have one. My dog hasn't needed a crate for a long time.

 

[Justplainchickn]

when they're small I can use a clear storage container or I used a fish tank. I didn't have any issue using the fish tank and putting bedding in it. I did it with both sets of chickens. Some people use dog crates/carriers, but I didn't have one. My dog hasn't needed a crate for a long time.

Thank you! I am hoping the temps here stay in the upper 50's at night but good to have a back up plan. She is looking better and better every day and eating a bunch. I'm so happy!