- Oct 28, 2014
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Hi i'm new to the forum and am glad u all are here for advice. Dog got ahold of one of my hens. It's not too bad, mostly loss of feathers. There are a few punctures in her back and one place where the skin split and you can see quite a bit of muscle. I cleaned her up with warm water and put hydrogen peroxide over the wounds and then antibiotic ointment. I'm letting her rest and settle down in a dog crate at the moment. My question is, is it ok to put her back with the rest of the flock? Will the dust and dirt be a problem for her wounds? Is it possible that the other chickens will harass her? I'm also concerned that if I keep her away from the flock until she scabs up that she may not be accepted back in. I so appreciate any advice. thx