HWLP BABY CHICK ATTCKED! ( graphic images)

[Sara S]

Hi everyone i just got back from a New Years thing and I came back to see my baby chicks looked very scared. The only animal that could have gotten to him was my cat, and the door to the room they are in was closed but someone must have opened it. I know to use hydrogen peroxide to clean it only 1 time and then triple antibiotic on it, but should I wrap it? I’m gonna isolate her because she gets picked on sometimes. There are no other chickens in the box but my other 3 babies.

 

[Sara S]

 

[Sara S]

2 of the others are hurt too, one under the leg and another under the wing. Could it be from something else that wasn’t an animal?

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

I would not wrap it....unless they pick at it.... do you have a pic of there its probably was the cat to be honest...

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

View attachment 2947370View attachment 2947371 2 of the others are hurt too, one under the leg and another under the wing. Could it be from something else that wasn’t an animal?

It's important for it to have air

 

[Sara S]

It's important for it to have air

Okay thanks I cleaned it really good and put some sntibiotic ointment. One is laying sideways because the cut is under her leg, and one can’t bend to poop but the poo is normal and they are drinking+ eating. The one with the leg issue is my biggest concern though because she isn’t drinking much

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I don't use hydrogen peroxide because it can damage living tissue. Better to clean with sterile saline solution. You can make your own. Boil a quart of water for 15 minutes, covered, and let it cool to room temperature. Pour into a clean quart jar. Add 2 teaspoons salt and a pinch of baking soda if you have it. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and shake to dissolve.

I like to pour this into a squirt bottle and spray the wound thoroughly to clean the area, that way I can get the wound clean without scrubbing. My patient tolerated it very well.

Whenever I use my pressure canner, I can a few jars of plain water so I always have sterile water on hand for emergencies. Then it's ready to add salt to make into saline solution whenever I need it. Good luck with your babies! Di you have any Veterycin on hand?

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Okay thanks I cleaned it really good and put some sntibiotic ointment. One is laying sideways because the cut is under her leg, and one can’t bend to poop but the poo is normal and they are drinking+ eating. The one with the leg issue is my biggest concern though because she isn’t drinking much

Move it close to her every now and them or reach the water up to her beaks every hour...she will be fine

 

[Sara S]

Move it close to her every now and them or reach the water up to her beaks every hour...she will be fine

Thank you, also wondering can chickens get fevers? One of mine is a little warm and they are on a heating pad but it’s under a blanket and it’s barely warm. Thanks and happy new year!

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Yes usally means and infection...is it warm on the skin that is hurt or just the chicken and how warm compared to the other does it feel. If you are super concerned about temp you can take a thermometer to the but and see how off it is to the other.any questions lmk