NEW UPDATE - Sore tushy - It's a bite!

[chickens^^]

I am glad to hear that you found out what happened! I hope she gets better soon!

 

[BeckyLa]

Does he have any idea what bit her? A snake or spider at night? Now I'm getting concerned about those webs I see in the coop.

 

[nikkimay]

No, he said it was "something big" like a dog or cat - or I suppose a possum or raccoon would fit the bill too.... there is no way a dog could get in our yard, and there is only one neighborhood cat i've ever seen in our yard - and he's friends with the chickens. We've never had any problems with predators. I bring the girls into our garage at night, and they are in a secure coop/run when no one is home.....

it's a mystery!

 

[dlhunicorn]

...I looked up that product...it is an antimicrobial/steroid creme and here is the MSDS fact sheet on it:
http://www.pharmadermah.com/PDF/MSDS_AnimaxCream_mar03.pdf

...if your vet felt it was bite and is not giving a systemic med then keep an eye out for signs of infection such as listlessness and ruffled feathers...