I dont know what is wrong

[Drema1991]

I thought maybe it was maggots but after soaking the chicken to remove the "maggots" I realized what I was looking at was just apart of her skin so now I'm not sure what to do to help her

 

[CalBickieMomma]

Could it be just a bad wound that's scabbed over? If so, maybe it's best to leave it alone. How is she acting? Is she acting injured? If you think it's a wound, you can also put some triple antibiotic ointment on it.

 

[Buffy Brahma Mama]

I would get her a saddle to help with the wound healing. It looks like she is being pecked. Down under makes a good one and it's on amazon. Avoid giving her full baths unless it's absolutely necessary. It can remove the oil from the feathers and make it harder for them to keep warm. Just monitor the wound and her behavior at this point. The saddle will help it heal.

You may also want to add some grower feed into the mix, as it has more protein. Hens will peck new feather growth if they are not getting enough. Also ensure they have enough roost space and are not pecking each other at night.

Best wishes!

 

[cherrynberry]

I thought maybe it was maggots but after soaking the chicken to remove the "maggots" I realized what I was looking at was just apart of her skin so now I'm not sure what to do to help her

Either way, there is a wound. Get some ORIGINAL neosporin with NO pain-killer or some verterycin and apply some on the wound. Is she getting over mated?

 

[Drema1991]

I would get her a saddle to help with the wound healing. It looks like she is being pecked. Down under makes a good one and it's on amazon. Avoid giving her full baths unless it's absolutely necessary. It can remove the oil from the feathers and make it harder for them to keep warm. Just monitor the wound and her behavior at this point. The saddle will help it heal.

You may also want to add some grower feed into the mix, as it has more protein. Hens will peck new feather growth if they are not getting enough. Also ensure they have enough roost space and are not pecking each other at night.

Best wishes!

Thank you I will et her one I'm keeping her inside for now since we live in Kentucky and it's cold at night

 

[Drema1991]

Either way, there is a wound. Get some ORIGINAL neosporin with NO pain-killer or some verterycin and apply some on the wound. Is she getting over mated?

No she is only with 3 other hens

 

[cherrynberry]

No she is only with 3 other hens

When did you notice this? Any lice/mites?

Okay. You definitely need to coat that wound though. I would keep her seperate from the others.

 

[Drema1991]

No she is only with 3 other hens

And they share 2 coops with ALOT of room it just kinda pop up and withend 3 days looked like that I'm keeping her inside for the night since we live in Kentucky and it's really cold at night

 

[cherrynberry]

And they share 2 coops with ALOT of room it just kinda pop up and withend 3 days looked like that I'm keeping her inside for the night since we live in Kentucky and it's really cold at night

Okay. @Wyorp Rock I cannot tell if the bird is molting or not. @Wyorp Rock could assist you much better.

 

[Drema1991]

Okay. @Wyorp Rock I cannot tell if the bird is molting or not. @Wyorp Rock could assist you much better.

Thank you I'm still kinda new with chickens and still learning as I go