Michigan, long time chicken owner.

[Michigan Chicken]

Dealing with older hen, was free ranging. She gets pecked on by other hens. So stays in sheep shelter at night. Nasty tumor like wound appeared over yesterday, at first I thought it was vent prolapse, now I think it is not on the vent, probably egg bound. And flystrike. Tried soaking in salt water, applying betadine, and thick coating of diotomacious earth last night, but worse this morning. Nothing more I can do for her. Was looking at a post last night, others were suggesting honey for vent prolapse related infections. I wanted to say don't do it. You will attract flies, even more than will already be attracted by the dribbling feces and the wound itself. She will be crawling with maggots in an hour.

 

[cmom]

If you haven't already you may want to post in the Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures forum Good luck...

 

[cmom]

I'm originally from the Traverse City area but I have lived most of my life in Florida. Again good luck and have fun...

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC Best of luck with your hen

 

[Michigan Chicken]

If you haven't already you may want to post in the Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures forum Good luck...

manager can change location and tag if they wish. I haven't figured out how yet.

 

[cmom]

I looked and noticed you have already posted there. Again, good luck...

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Best of luck with your hen

 

[janiedoe]

I'm so sorry for your hen!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC - sorry about the circumstances. I'd be tempted to try the honey as a last ditch attempt.

 

[N F C]

Sorry for the issue you're having with your hen. I saw where you posted in the ER forum, hope someone can help you.