Need advice - found a hen

[LonelyAngel22]

Hey guys, I've got a silkie hen that was brought into my work today (wildlife rescue) and apparently she was found in a riverbed with leeches attached to her leg and in her nostril

No leeches now but she's very dirty and underweight. What do I need to do? I've got the medicated powder for mites and lice, but will that be enough or do I need to do something more?

Any advice appreciated!

(Obviously she's in quarantine away from the rest of my girls.)

 

[Niks11]

I have had luck with chick saver. They have the little electrolyte and probiotic packs you mix with water at the feed store. Save a chick is what they are called. Ive used it on a sick chicken before. Also I heard that dog food has alot of iron and can give them some much needed energy/iron..

 

[LonelyAngel22]

Thanks for that.

Does anyone know if the medicated powder for mites/lice will be enough or do I need something else to treat her as a precaution?