I found a rooster in bad shape in the side of the road! Graphic images. Please help!

[tripletfeb]

Maybe they are working so hard to save her that they dont have time to come back and update us? Hope the hen is alright!

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Things get busy and exhausting sometimes...

Lovely hen, looks like a terrible accident (at least).

It takes a brave soul with a warm and tender heart to try something like this...

 

[andreamcantu]

The chicken seems to be doing ok. She just started eating today. But is still not moving her leg. Wound is healing slowly with the use triple antibiotic from tractor supply. I'm trying my best alive. I'll keep you guys posted. Thank you so much for all your help!

 

[tripletfeb]

Have you thought about what you will do with her after she heals?

 

[micstrachan]

We are rooting for you and the chicken! Just curious if you’ve thought of naming her?

 

[MagdaMae]

I agree with another post here, I think it was attacked by an animal. Something took a chunk out of her. If there are people nearby that keep chickens, it might have been pulled from it's housing by something like a fox. Birds are very susceptible to bacteria from animal saliva, especially cats. A bit from a cat will kill a bird in 24 hours or less. Antibiotics are your best bet. I hope the bird is at least eating and drinking. If not I have used this homemade electrolyte formula I got from my bird club. Club is for parrots, but still birds. 1/2 quart water (boil 5 minutes if well water), 1 tsp. sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp baking soda. Store no more than 48 hours. I always boil water. I find that a thirsty bird will accept water from a syringe or eyedropper. I don't know about the sugar, never heard of that. Doesn't bacteria feed on the sugar. Your biggest challenge is bacteria. If you want to take up the challenge of taking care of this bird I would consult a veterinarian. Your local animal shelter or SPCA might help. Finally, keep the bird warm. Good luck.

 

[MagdaMae]

If you don't have anything to give her water with, I have used paper towels and squeezed drops out.

 

[ChickNanny13]

We're all rooting for you & your girl. Thanks for updating us

 

[Tesumph]

I agree with another post here, I think it was attacked by an animal. Something took a chunk out of her. If there are people nearby that keep chickens, it might have been pulled from it's housing by something like a fox. Birds are very susceptible to bacteria from animal saliva, especially cats. A bit from a cat will kill a bird in 24 hours or less. Antibiotics are your best bet. I hope the bird is at least eating and drinking. If not I have used this homemade electrolyte formula I got from my bird club. Club is for parrots, but still birds. 1/2 quart water (boil 5 minutes if well water), 1 tsp. sugar, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp baking soda. Store no more than 48 hours. I always boil water. I find that a thirsty bird will accept water from a syringe or eyedropper. I don't know about the sugar, never heard of that. Doesn't bacteria feed on the sugar. Your biggest challenge is bacteria. If you want to take up the challenge of taking care of this bird I would consult a veterinarian. Your local animal shelter or SPCA might help. Finally, keep the bird warm. Good luck.

Bacteria definitely does not feed on sugar. Sugar wraps are a very common and effective means of deep wound care in veterinary hospitals. It draws out infection without drying out the wound, which is something that is usually challenging to do. Also promotes healthy granulation tissue growth in wounds like this where the skin will never grow back.

 

[lena_]

Poor girl, I believe she is in good hands with you. Keep her warm can you post an update pic of the wounds current situation, and maybe a video of any attempts(?) to walk.
@andreamcantu hows the girl doing?