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[CricketR4]

I'd give her a dosage of Tylan or Duramycin or Fishmox with multiple wounds, especially with head and eye wounds. better to be safe than sorry. I'd also be cleaning it with something that has antispetic something like peroxide or bedadine

Witch Hazel is an antiseptic. The Tylan I was planning on getting either today or tomorrow, when hubby gets paid, but I talked to a friend of mine who has dealt with this type thing (only with dog bites to chickens, not raccoon bites to ducks) who said that the witch hazel will act more quickly and is better for her system than the Tylan, but that if I felt the need, that Tylan, in addition to cleaning it with witch hazel won't hurt. I've also been told that peroxide can actually kill the flesh around bite wounds instead of heal them, so I've always been leary of using it.

 

[carolbeau]

Witch Hazel is an antiseptic. The Tylan I was planning on getting either today or tomorrow, when hubby gets paid, but I talked to a friend of mine who has dealt with this type thing (only with dog bites to chickens, not raccoon bites to ducks) who said that the witch hazel will act more quickly and is better for her system than the Tylan, but that if I felt the need, that Tylan, in addition to cleaning it with witch hazel won't hurt. I've also been told that peroxide can actually kill the flesh around bite wounds instead of heal them, so I've always been leary of using it.

First, I'm sorry for your loss and I'm glad that the racoon (at least that one) won't be back.

FWIW, I think your understanding of peroxide is somewhat correct... I have also heard that peroxide does slow the growth of new tissue - but it also does a great job of killing all the harmful bacteria that could cause infection. What I've heard is that if you have a dirty wound, an initial dose of peroxide (right after the injury) to help clean and disinfect it right off the bat can be good (kind of kill everything while you have all that dirt and stuff in there), but that after you have it cleaned and you're waiting for the wound to heal, it's better to stick to water and antibiotics if needed.

 

[Coop Scoop Boogie]

It is advised not to give antibiotics unless there is an infection
present. Clean wounds with water and a mild soap, like Dawn
dish soap, at least once per day. pat dry with a paper towel
and cover the area with antibiotic suave. Goo luck

 

[CricketR4]

First, I'm sorry for your loss and I'm glad that the racoon (at least that one) won't be back.

FWIW, I think your understanding of peroxide is somewhat correct... I have also heard that peroxide does slow the growth of new tissue - but it also does a great job of killing all the harmful bacteria that could cause infection. What I've heard is that if you have a dirty wound, an initial dose of peroxide (right after the injury) to help clean and disinfect it right off the bat can be good (kind of kill everything while you have all that dirt and stuff in there), but that after you have it cleaned and you're waiting for the wound to heal, it's better to stick to water and antibiotics if needed.

It is advised not to give antibiotics unless there is an infection
present. Clean wounds with water and a mild soap, like Dawn
dish soap, at least once per day. pat dry with a paper towel
and cover the area with antibiotic suave. Goo luck

Thanks you two. I chose not to peroxide her eyes, since we were gone on a mini vacation, and the person house sitting for us didn't notice her eyes. I found out the morning after we got home (Monday) after hearing about all the problems. That night, the coon came back, and hubby got him. Since then, no more disappearances and no more injuries. I'll hold off on giving Tylan till I can see if she's worsening. As of right now, her one eye (left) is a bit weepy, with some scabbing under it, but not on it. Her right eye is more of a concern. No visable pus, just scabs right now, but the way it is scabbed over, I'm not sure if her eye is intact or not. I do know that she can't currently see out of it, she's holding her head cocked to one side and only looking out of her left eye. I'm very attached to this particular duckling, so crossing fingers she pulls through.

Thanks again for all your help! I know that for the next few days/weeks, I'll be checking back here regularly, giving updates and most likely pestering y'all with questions! :/

 

[Matt A NC]

Birds can live long happy lives with just one eye. Caramel lost her right eye on Jan 3, 2009 at 3 years old. She was almost killed by a hawk. This is how she looked after a week of TLC.

She had a skull fracture behind her comb where the hawk was trying to pierce her skull for the kill shot. Took 2-3 weeks for the brain swelling to go down and her Left eye to no longer be fully dilated. After that she learned very quickly how to aim and eat again with just one eye.

It took about 3 months before she was able to go out permanently. The mental issues took longest to get over. She still gets overwhelmed at times and retires to a henhouse to take a nap. The good thing about her being hurt is that she went from wild and untouchable to a hand fed and friendly pet.

This is her a couple weeks ago. She is now 7 years old. You can see how far her face sunk in with the deflated eye.


Matt

 

[CricketR4]

Birds can live long happy lives with just one eye. Caramel lost her right eye on Jan 3, 2009 at 3 years old. She was almost killed by a hawk. This is how she looked after a week of TLC.

She had a skull fracture behind her comb where the hawk was trying to pierce her skull for the kill shot. Took 2-3 weeks for the brain swelling to go down and her Left eye to no longer be fully dilated. After that she learned very quickly how to aim and eat again with just one eye.

It took about 3 months before she was able to go out permanently. The mental issues took longest to get over. She still gets overwhelmed at times and retires to a henhouse to take a nap. The good thing about her being hurt is that she went from wild and untouchable to a hand fed and friendly pet.

This is her a couple weeks ago. She is now 7 years old. You can see how far her face sunk in with the deflated eye.


Matt

She's a very pretty bird. Glad she is doing well. My BIL told me to just put Baby down, but I can't do that to her, no way can I give up on her without giving her a fighting chance. I hope that she'll be just as lucky as your chicken was.

 

[CricketR4]

Does anyone know when BOs begin laying? My four girls will be 6 months old around the 22nd of this month. No eggs from them yet, but I can't find anything saying how old they are when they start laying. Just curious. All my other chickens started laying between 5 and 6 months old.

 

[ramirezframing]

I have a bird that is missing an eye, and two that are blind in an eye. After they healed, they have been fine and do quite well. I just can't change their pens around, as this freaks them out I guess and they do all they can to get back to the old pen. Good luck and keep us updated.

 

[ramirezframing]

Thanks you two. I chose not to peroxide her eyes, since we were gone on a mini vacation, and the person house sitting for us didn't notice her eyes. I found out the morning after we got home (Monday) after hearing about all the problems. That night, the coon came back, and hubby got him. Since then, no more disappearances and no more injuries. I'll hold off on giving Tylan till I can see if she's worsening. As of right now, her one eye (left) is a bit weepy, with some scabbing under it, but not on it. Her right eye is more of a concern. No visable pus, just scabs right now, but the way it is scabbed over, I'm not sure if her eye is intact or not. I do know that she can't currently see out of it, she's holding her head cocked to one side and only looking out of her left eye. I'm very attached to this particular duckling, so crossing fingers she pulls through.

Thanks again for all your help! I know that for the next few days/weeks, I'll be checking back here regularly, giving updates and most likely pestering y'all with questions! :/

You need to use a warm wet wash cloth and hold it over this eye and let it soak off the scabs. Then gently wipe the eye to clean it. If the scabs stay, she will end up with a huge swollen eye that is filled with pus or worse yet, the cottage cheese looking stuff, which can be a real pain to get out.