Injury from other chickens on Butt

[JustinaMarie]

I just got this hen and the guy that had her, the other chickens beat up on her what can I do? Can i put anything on it? Its a mess will the feathers ever grow back? She is a silky.

 

[Suzie]

You need to keep her isolated for now... clean up her backside and apply honey... her feathers will grow back in time!

Silkie chickens are normally very passive amongst a flock.... once she is in a better condition I would suggest that you introduce her slowly to any other chickens you have.

Good luck!

 

[JustinaMarie]

What does the honey do?

 

[Suzie]

Honey has natural antibacterial properties, it will soothe her sore backside and helps healing... it contains hydrogen peroxide ( a known antibacterial agent )

 

[Wyandottes7]

I'd put on some antibiotic ointment, without any painkillers or "caine" ingredients in it. Keep her isolated from other birds until she heals.