Help, this chick got attacked&one side is now swollen, please look!

[PeeppeepXO]

This 3 week old chick got attacked by the adults and the first 3 pictures are when it happened, the rest are from last night. Happened on Sunday early early morning possibly the night before.

seems to have gotten better but one side of her is extremely swollen.

She’s eating, drinking and FULL of energy, chirping all day, either in pain or bc she wants out of the small box.
but I’m terrified to let her roam. Even inside the house bc I don’t wana follow and pick up poop.
I’ve let her walk and set up an area for her but she always makes her way and hits the ground, or the couch, I accidentally fell asleep once and she ended up on my chest.
She’s great, I’m just scared for her.

Please tell me what you think, if it’s swollen or flies got in, I’ve done my best to keep her EXTREMELY secure even though she isn’t happy about it.

I use Neosporin without pain reliever every day, try to cut as much fur as I can without hurting her.
I haven’t done much else.
She wants out but I need to know she’ll be okay and what this swollen part is.

It’s sad I can’t afford a vet, but I can order some things online.

At first I could only see ligaments around her neck, the adult must held her down, idk! I feel helpless and awful and regret even letting them near each other.

Please any and all opinions are amazing.
&PLEASE look at all the pictures!

 

[CoopBoots]

Not an expert, but off the cuff it looks like his or her crop is expanded due to eating and is now really visible due to the missing skin.

My gut reaction is to keep this baby separate so someone doesn't peck it and injure it much worse.

Edit: on the plus side I think you are treating the wound very well! If baby stays active I'm hopeful the skin will just grow back over in time and you can plan how to reintegrate her later. Seeing the crop is scary but as long as it isn't pecked or torn that's going to be OK, imo.

You'll get expert answers soon so hang in there!

 

[PeeppeepXO]

Not an expert, but off the cuff it looks like his or her crop is expanded due to eating and is now really visible due to the missing skin.

My gut reaction is to keep this baby separate so someone doesn't peck it and injure it much worse.

Edit: on the plus side I think you are treating the wound very well! If baby stays active I'm hopeful the skin will just grow back over in time and you can plan how to reintegrate her later. Seeing the crop is scary but as long as it isn't pecked or torn that's going to be OK, imo.

You'll get expert answers soon so hang in there!

Thanks!!! The swollenness went away. I feel a lot a lot better I hated myself for letting this happen.

 

[CoopBoots]

Thanks!!! The swollenness went away. I feel a lot a lot better I hated myself for letting this happen.

Oh, don't feel bad... Sometimes we think they have all adjusted well and then someone turns bully. Integrating new babies can be hard!

Keep us posted on how that wound is healing up

 

[PeeppeepXO]

Actually it’s swollen again.
And what’s a crop?
Thanks so much you made me feel so relieved!

Not an expert, but off the cuff it looks like his or her crop is expanded due to eating and is now really visible due to the missing skin.

My gut reaction is to keep this baby separate so someone doesn't peck it and injure it much worse.

Edit: on the plus side I think you are treating the wound very well! If baby stays active I'm hopeful the skin will just grow back over in time and you can plan how to reintegrate her later. Seeing the crop is scary but as long as it isn't pecked or torn that's going to be OK, imo.

You'll get expert answers soon so hang in there!

 

[FarmerGirl101]

Actually it’s swollen again.
And what’s a crop?
Thanks so much you made me feel so relieved!

Keep on treating it. It is not uncommon for the swelling to fluctuate. I also wonder if having a full crop puts a little bit more strain on the area so it swells up more when it's full and less when it's empty. If I were you, I'd also give her some electrolytes and liquid vitamin as a little boost while she is recovering.

I see she is on a cat tree, for the first part of recovery I would restrict her to one level first so she doesn't put extra strain on herself by potentially falling down as mentioned. Once she's doing better then she can have have access to more than one level.

The crop is where they store their food before it begins digesting. It is like a version of their stomach without the digestion part.

 

[PeeppeepXO]

Keep on treating it. It is not uncommon for the swelling to fluctuate. I also wonder if having a full crop puts a little bit more strain on the area so it swells up more when it's full and less when it's empty. If I were you, I'd also give her some electrolytes and liquid vitamin as a little boost while she is recovering.

I see she is on a cat tree, for the first part of recovery I would restrict her to one level first so she doesn't put extra strain on herself by potentially falling down as mentioned. Once she's doing better then she can have have access to more than one level.

The crop is where they store their food before it begins digesting. It is like a version of their stomach without the digestion part.

huh, that’s so interesting I had no idea that existed! Thank you!
The only reason I laid paper out of that level of the cat tree is to deter her from wondering around the house, but she wants attention so bad so she’ll fall on the couch or the floor and get up and walk around and get her exercise but I really really can’t risk her doing that. The floor is dirty in its own right, plus she’s going to poop and I can’t watch her for hours although I wish I could.

Or hire a chick sitter lmaoo. She chirps loud to get out, when she’s out she’s does soft cute … not purring but soft chirping and gets sleepy, seems comfortable but again wants to roam free

 

[FarmerGirl101]

huh, that’s so interesting I had no idea that existed! Thank you!
The only reason I laid paper out of that level of the cat tree is to deter her from wondering around the house, but she wants attention so bad so she’ll fall on the couch or the floor and get up and walk around and get her exercise but I really really can’t risk her doing that. The floor is dirty in its own right, plus she’s going to poop and I can’t watch her for hours although I wish I could.

Or hire a chick sitter lmaoo. She chirps loud to get out, when she’s out she’s does soft cute … not purring but soft chirping and gets sleepy, seems comfortable but again wants to roam free

That's understandable! A tote bin with a towel on top also works great. But as long as she is safe then that's all that matters. Try maybe putting a stuff animal or a dog toy with her for some company. That is what I did when I hatched my rooster. The two other chicks in the clutch didn't make it so he was a solo chick.

Also, I think it goes without saying but try not to touch the area too much unless you're treating it.

One more thing, in regards to not being able to afford the vet, that's perfectly ok. Even if you were able to afford it, so many vets don't see chickens, even exotic or bird vets don't take them that you learn how to treat them yourself. BYC is a great resource for figuring out how to treat a sick or injured chicken. As you go along, you'll build your first aid section up as well as your knowledge. Plus, chickens are very resilient birds.