Hen got bit\stung above eye!

[007Sean]

Do you have any meat tenderizer? Make a paste with it and a little water and dab it on the string. Will alleviate the irritation from the sting.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Do you have any meat tenderizer? Make a paste with it and a little water and dab it on the string. Will alleviate the irritation from the sting.

unfortunately I don't... Would toothpaste work? I'm not sure that I can still find the sting\bite... Or if that is even the issue...

 

[007Sean]

unfortunately I don't... Would toothpaste work? I'm not sure that I can still find the sting\bite... Or if that is even the issue...

No tooth paste won't do anything. Do you have some ammonia? Take a q-tip with some ammonia and dab it on the sting, it will do the same thing as tenderizer but be careful not to get it in the eye. And rinse it with some plain water after a few minutes.
Probably best to just leave it alone and watch her for further developments.
Just giving you some ideas of what you can do if you feel it's necessary.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Thank you!

 

[dawg53]

Bee stings and other creatures' venom can cause swelling of the trachea suffocating a bird to death. It might be best for you to keep a bottle of liquid Childrens Benadryl on hand in order to reduce swelling of the trachea. Dosage is 1/2cc given orally only once in 24 hours, do not overdose. Use Childrens Benadryl only.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Bee stings and other creatures' venom can cause swelling of the trachea suffocating a bird to death. It might be best for you to keep a bottle of liquid Childrens Benadryl on hand in order to reduce swelling of the trachea. Dosage is 1/2cc given orally only once in 24 hours, do not overdose. Use Childrens Benadryl only.
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thanks! I will order it ASAP!

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Hey guys... The swelling hasn't gone down at all.. it actually got worse yesterday, and has stayed that way. I gave her some activated charcoal, and VetRX last night, but it didn't seem to help!

 

[cavemanrich]

Is your chicken improving any? I know you are trying your best.
Many here made good suggestions. Hopefully she will recover,,, even if it is slow.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Thank you! So far no improvement....