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[BetsyOK]

Update on my paint silkie whose back was badly torn up. Several days ago, when I examined her, I couldn't see how the new skin was going to cover the still very large, very thick (at least 1/4" thick), rough scab, so I carefully removed it. It was mostly loose and easily removed. I slathered the very healthy-looking tissue with Neosporin. When I looked at it yesterday, it was obvious the skin was rapidly growing on all the edges. However, it looks to me like she won't have feathers in this new skin. The feathers around the healing wound almost cover it entirely, though. Best indication of her well-being is that she laid an egg yesterday!

 

[miohippus]

Kass, what color is yours? I have a friend who has pink wisteria, and she's offered me some cuttings. At least, I think it's wisteria.

i have only seen the purple but pink sounds pretty too. I looked it up it said it comes in purple, violet, pink or white.

 

[kimberlischicks]

Does anyone use peat moss in their chicken coop? My friend suggested it saying that I should rake it every day. Do I just rake the poop into the peat moss? I know chickens have sensitive respiratory systems and I don't want them to get sick. Also, my coop is not very big.

 

[Jeansrie]

My australorp hen got left out with my dog all day yesterday while we were gone. From physical appearance she looks fine, a little raw on her back and missing some feathers but no wounds. She is hunkered down in the coop, eyes closed - is there anything I can give her or do for her? I'm headed to Atwoods in a bit. Thanks in advance!

 

[artsyrobin]

My australorp hen got left out with my dog all day yesterday while we were gone. From physical appearance she looks fine, a little raw on her back and missing some feathers but no wounds. She is hunkered down in the coop, eyes closed - is there anything I can give her or do for her? I'm headed to Atwoods in a bit. Thanks in advance!

i'd get her on a general antibiotic in case there is infection, put her in a dog crate for quiet, electrolites and watch her close

 

[bardies]

Update on my paint silkie whose back was badly torn up. Several days ago, when I examined her, I couldn't see how the new skin was going to cover the still very large, very thick (at least 1/4" thick), rough scab, so I carefully removed it. It was mostly loose and easily removed. I slathered the very healthy-looking tissue with Neosporin. When I looked at it yesterday, it was obvious the skin was rapidly growing on all the edges. However, it looks to me like she won't have feathers in this new skin. The feathers around the healing wound almost cover it entirely, though. Best indication of her well-being is that she laid an egg yesterday!

Wow!

That is such good news! Thanks for keeping us updated.

 

[cathiesue]

I have wisteria, it sends shoots everywhere, bet I could find some to bring.

Wisteria? Yes, please. Was going to get from my mom but it got bulldozered!

 

[Kyzmette]

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I take all my wounded chickies inside to recuperate so I can keep an eye on them, but even if you don't have her inside, definitely separate her from the rest of the flock. Check for punctures and as Robin said, put her on a general antibiotic; Tylan is a good one and you can give it orally. Give her electrolytes in her water and mash up some egg and yogurt for her (you'll want to give her yogurt after the antibiotic, for sure). You can crush up some aspirin for a painkiller and sprinkle just a little on her food, as long as she's not bleeding. You can also give chickens Tramadol, but that's a prescription drug. If she has missing skin you can use Neosporin, but Vetericyn is better (Vetericyn is usually in your feed store). She's probably just in shock from the trauma. It's possible that she may have crush wounds if your dog is large, and if she does, there's really not anything you can do other than keep her safe and comfortable.

 

[Jeansrie]

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I take all my wounded chickies inside to recuperate so I can keep an eye on them, but even if you don't have her inside, definitely separate her from the rest of the flock. Check for punctures and as Robin said, put her on a general antibiotic; Tylan is a good one and you can give it orally. Give her electrolytes in her water and mash up some egg and yogurt for her (you'll want to give her yogurt after the antibiotic, for sure). You can crush up some aspirin for a painkiller and sprinkle just a little on her food, as long as she's not bleeding. You can also give chickens Tramadol, but that's a prescription drug. If she has missing skin you can use Neosporin, but Vetericyn is better (Vetericyn is usually in your feed store). She's probably just in shock from the trauma. It's possible that she may have crush wounds if your dog is large, and if she does, there's really not anything you can do other than keep her safe and comfortable.

Thank you all for your help. Bought antibiotic and supplies to separate her from Atwoods, picked her up to move her and her comb and face were purple. Cuddled her for a minute and she died in my arms. Our dog is big, I'm sure she tried to play and did some internal damage.

 

[brandy00]

Thank you all for your help. Bought antibiotic and supplies to separate her from Atwoods, picked her up to move her and her comb and face were purple. Cuddled her for a minute and she died in my arms. Our dog is big, I'm sure she tried to play and did some internal damage.

So sorry for your loss