My Golden laced chicken was attacked by a raccoon and now has a large gash on her side; muscle is exposed. She is also missing feathers and has other minor scratches. There is a large layer of skin that has been ripped open exposing two 1x1 inch areas. If I move the skin and look under it there are large holes as if made by claws. The skin can be stretched to cover the exposed meat.
In terms of behavior, the chicken is eating and drinking and looks alert, but what's strange is she is standing like a hawk and always stuffing herself in a corner. She has been isolated from other chickens in a clean box in the garage with water and food.
My question is, will the gash heal on its own with just antibiotics and cleaning? Does the wound need to be cleared out and then closed? Would superglue work?
In terms of behavior, the chicken is eating and drinking and looks alert, but what's strange is she is standing like a hawk and always stuffing herself in a corner. She has been isolated from other chickens in a clean box in the garage with water and food.
My question is, will the gash heal on its own with just antibiotics and cleaning? Does the wound need to be cleared out and then closed? Would superglue work?