Hen Injured by Hawk

[Wyorp Rock]

We have triple a, bactine, some hydrogen peroxide, and a lot of wraps. I will post pictures when I get the chance to, shes been handled a lot tonight. She’s eaten, but she hasn’t taken to water yet.

I would just use the triple antibiotic ointment.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

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This is her injury, pretty bad photo, it’s late at night and she’s not super happy right now. I might be able to get more in a second, but this is it for now.

Where is that located on the body?

 

[BrahmaMom1797]

Where is that located on the body?

Her back, right between her wings

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Her back, right between her wings

It looks like you have already cleaned the wound, yes?

Since you have triple antibiotic ointment, I would just use that.
Have you examined her closely for any other wounds under the wings and all over her body. I'm sure she is not happy at the moment, but checking is a good idea. Numerous times there have been posts where days later a festering wound that was hidden underneath feathers has been found, then needed to be addressed.
I would still be concerned about her being driven into the ground as well. It is good that she took food. Hydration is important too. Next feeding if she is still not drinking, offer her a wet mash of food (food mixed with water) to get some fluids into her.

 

[MissChick@dee]

All in all that’s a fortunate place to have a wound, really. It looks deep in one area. From what I can see so far with some TLC She should recover. Fluids are important and electrolytes will help greatly. Keeping infection out is important that why a good cleaning at the start is so helpful.
It will be a bit of a process but chickens can surprise you how by how they tolerate and heal from wounds.

 

[MissChick@dee]

I’ll be sayin a little prayer for you and your hen. Once you clean her up please post pictures. Best wishes

 

[BrahmaMom1797]

 

[Wyorp Rock]

It looks like you have cleaned up the wound. I would trim the feathers away from the wound so they don't get stuck in there.

Apply the triple antibiotic ointment (no pain relief) that you have. Leave the wound uncovered unless she picks at it.

Do you have any antibiotics on hand?

 

[MissChick@dee]

*my phone is dying*
From what I can tell..I’ve had one much worse that just had her 1 yr. anniversary. Look into chicken saddle’s on line. They are cheap and work well.

 

[BrahmaMom1797]

It looks like you have cleaned up the wound. I would trim the feathers away from the wound so they don't get stuck in there.

Apply the triple antibiotic ointment (no pain relief) that you have. Leave the wound uncovered unless she picks at it.

Do you have any antibiotics on hand?

I do, I have applied some triple a and she’s now back to her blankets and sleeping. No wrap, I cut more feathers and flushed her once more as well.