Injured buff- need advice!

[Moberlychicks]

Hello,
on Sunday, my husband and I saw blood on one of our buffs, Pennie (3/12 months old). We have a bully of a barred rock hen who has always picked on her. It went too far this time. The first picture is day 1 and the following are how it looks right now.
Upon notice of the injury- we immediately separated her. She is in our house in a dog kennel. We applied Vetericyn plus polutry care (3 times a day). An antibiotic without pain reliever. Any feathers that were stuck to it- we removed and cut and made sure it was sanitary. Pennie is eating, sleeping and drinking water just fine. In fact her appetite is huge. If someone knows how chicken wounds heal- please let us know if she is looking normal or not. Thank you so much!

 

[sourland]

It's a long slow process, but such wounds generally heal quite well. What you are doing (including keeping her in the house to avoid fly strike) is good. Such wounds heal from 'the outside in' with healthy tissue forming around the edges of the wound. Your only problem will be reintroduction to the flock after she is healed. Keep an eye on the barred rock. She may pick another target. Good luck.

 

[Moberlychicks]

It's a long slow process, but such wounds generally heal quite well. What you are doing (including keeping her in the house to avoid fly strike) is good. Such wounds heal from 'the outside in' with healthy tissue forming around the edges of the wound. Your only problem will be reintroduction to the flock after she is healed. Keep an eye on the barred rock. She may pick another target. Good luck.

Thank you!

 

[MNChickMom]

It's a long slow process, but such wounds generally heal quite well. What you are doing (including keeping her in the house to avoid fly strike) is good. Such wounds heal from 'the outside in' with healthy tissue forming around the edges of the wound. Your only problem will be reintroduction to the flock after she is healed. Keep an eye on the barred rock. She may pick another target. Good luck.

Agreed - Great advice