How can I clean and treat a wound

[smfarman]

So sorry for you loss, there was a good lot of advice given so you know if something like this happens, I try to keep my chicken first aid kits stocked too just like I could for one for my families, but Hydrogen peroxide is not something I keep in there, can be more detrimental than good for our feathered friends., I keep Corid, Neosporin, gauze, broad spectrum antibiotic and Dusting powder for mites/lice in mine currently and add more as I can as it's a 2 hour trip to get supplies if I need them and if they are closed I am up the creek.

Thank you, I will be putting supplies in a waterproof container and keeping handy if needed again.

 

[smfarman]

your very welcome, easier to have on hand and if you have questions post , when I have to deal with something new I may have what is most recommended on hand to treat but figuring out dosages is not my strong point, I got a small needless syringe that pose from .02 ti 1ml, jusr for them too at the local farm store

Saturday iam picking up Corid I'll also get a syringe to have on hand as well

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Update, I took her to the vet she stopped drinking and eating and while there at the vet's she past away. The vet said she had a puncture wound to the trachea. Thank you all for the advice that you gave, it was very helpful. The vet also said if she didn't have the puncture wound she may have recovered with everything that I was doing for her. Thank you

I'm sorry for your loss

 

[smfarman]

You'd be amazed at the horrific looking wounds that chickens can recover from! She may be in shock, so keep her in a calm, dark spot for a day or two, somewhere convenient for you to observe her. Consider antibiotics. You cleaned the wound out with peroxide, that's okay, but don't use peroxide a second time, as it's strong enough to kill living tissue. Saline or water works well for secondary cleansing. A spritz of blu-kote (whatever color you like except red) will go a long way in camouflaging the wound from her flock mates. If you separate her from the flock, it would be better for her if she's still within sight (and sound) of her mates, as it will not only comfort her, but will make reintroduction back into the flock so much smoother. For chickens, out of sight is out of mind, and if a flock member is out of sight for upwards of a few days, they'thare likely to find themselves at the bottom of the pecking order when they return; many 'old friends' will turn a cold shoulder. Once the wound quits bleeding and is appropriately disguised and has some scab developing (chicken scabs look different than human scabs, they're like dehydrated skin). Can rub some triple antibiotic ointment (the kind without pain relief) onto and into the wound. For pain, you can offer her aspirin. Dosing and contradictions are noted on the following website http://www.poultrydvm.com/drugs/aspirin
Praying for an amazing recovery for your feathered family.

Thank you for your help, I'll get some antibiotics today

 

[smfarman]

So very sorry for your loss.

Thank you

 

[slordaz]

So sorry for you loss, there was a good lot of advice given so you know if something like this happens, I try to keep my chicken first aid kits stocked too just like I could for one for my families, but Hydrogen peroxide is not something I keep in there, can be more detrimental than good for our feathered friends., I keep Corid, Neosporin, gauze, broad spectrum antibiotic and Dusting powder for mites/lice in mine currently and add more as I can as it's a 2 hour trip to get supplies if I need them and if they are closed I am up the creek.

 

[slordaz]

Thank you, I will be putting supplies in a waterproof container and keeping handy if needed again.

your very welcome, easier to have on hand and if you have questions post , when I have to deal with something new I may have what is most recommended on hand to treat but figuring out dosages is not my strong point, I got a small needless syringe that pose from .02 ti 1ml, jusr for them too at the local farm store