Hen filleted open!

[aart]

Very late to the game...but.....
First get a good look and pic of wound by cleaning and trimming feathers.
See if it went into abdominal cavity.
If it did, not sure I'd try to proceed myself.

Hydrogen peroxide is a good first cleansing disinfecting agent,
but not after that as it can destroy new healthy tissue.

 

[mbphotos09]

Okay, so we found a vet that would take my girl. I'm taking her there instead of trying to treat her myself. There were no antibiotics at any of the feed stores so I think the vet was the better option.
Thanks again everyone! I will update y'all soon.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Good deal! I am glad you found a vet.

 

[Jessica Thompson]

Wow that's bad I hope you can save her

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Glad you found a vet!
Please do keep us posted - I hope she gets better soon.

 

[MokiYoki]

Glad to hear she has gone to a professional!

 

[mbphotos09]

Update!! Sorry it took so long to get back to y'all

The vet said that the wound was still fresh and soft, so it can grow back together without too much trouble! He stitched her up and placed a draining tube towards the top of the wound. I have to give her a shot twice a day of antibiotics, and syringe antibiotic ointment into the wound through the opening by the draining tube once a day.
She's doing well right now and is resting in her cage. But I was wondering if I should put any bedding in her cage or leave it without anything?

Thank you all again for your help!! I will keep you all posted on how she is doing.

 

[Kathy Golla]

Beautiful girl! Keep us posted!

 

[Kathy Golla]

I'm no expert but I think the experts might say keep her very comfortable with bedding and keep her bedding very clean and dry.
A piece of 2x4 on its side would help make her comfy at night for a roost.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Wow what a day for your gal.
I would leave the bedding out for tonight and play it by ear tomorrow.
If feathers are covering the wound OK and it doesn't look like it is irritated maybe it would be OK. Just wouldn't want anything poking the tender spots or sticking to it.