Hen pecked, bloody head, what to do? (Pic)

[CptCluck]

Sweet Dottie was found pretty bloody this morning, it looks fresh as there's no scabbing. I havent seen it this bad before. Any particular thing I should do about this?

 

[aoxa]

Clean the blood off. Don't worry about it. This happens. If they see blood, they will try to attack her though.

Probably happened if a rooster was mating her. Combs bleed a lot when cut.

 

[dawg53]

Like Aoxa said, clean the blood off. Then put Blu-Kote on it to help heal and prevent picking/pecking. Dont get it in her eyes.

 

[aoxa]

Like Aoxa said, clean the blood off. Then put Blu-Kote on it to help heal and prevent picking/pecking. Dont get it in her eyes.

When putting the blue stuff on, wear paint clothing. It will get on you, no matter how careful you are

That stuff is amazing. I was at my wits end with one hen's wound. It was extremely deep and wide. I was worried about maggots it was so bad. She didn't seem in pain, and was still laying - so I bought that Blue Kote and 3 weeks later she is entirely healed. She had those wounds for a month beforehand with no visible improvement by using an ointment made for chickens that was similar to polysporin. The Blue stuff was like a second skin.

 

[CptCluck]

Thanks everyone! I'm ordering BluKote right now - I'm gonna get the "dauber" as I feel the spray bottles would be too messy (also, the eye danger)

Blu Kote - 4 ounce Dauber

 

[aoxa]

Thanks everyone! I'm ordering BluKote right now - I'm gonna get the "dauber" as I feel the spray bottles would be too messy (also, the eye danger) Blu Kote - 4 ounce Dauber

Good idea They sell Blue Kote at my feed store. Maybe check there so you can do it before the wound heals on it's own?

 

[CptCluck]

Good idea... I'll try to run up there this afternoon. In the meantime I'll just clean it with wipes and perhaps alcohol

 

[dawg53]

Careful with the dauber, it can be VERY runny when applying it. (Watch her eyes!)