one of my chickens got attacked by a dog will it survive

[jimmymarch]

I was watching my sister's golden retriever for a couple days, I went out on Day 2 and it was laying on top of it pretty much eating it. Is it a wound it can survive? The red is not blood its Red-Kote.

 

[Weeg]

That is pretty sever, are there any punchers? Separate her in a quiet cal m place in your house were it is warm and away from weather and flies. You can wash the wound with Vetrycin, Clorhexadine, Saline, or another sterile solution and even just soapy water. Put Neosporin on the wound and DON'T wrap. Is she still in shock? Put Sugar in the water if she is in shock. Is she eating/drinking/pooping? Water is most important, Electrolytes in the water is good too, @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @azygous @Overo Mare That is a pretty serve wound, survival is depending on who much time you can put into saving her. You will be surprised what chickens can survive, but and expert like the members I tagged will give the best information.

 

[Painted Calls]

This is hardly a "put out of misery" wound..

Sounds like you've got this one handled, Avery.

Wash the wound as Weeg suggested and pat dry with a clean cloth. Apply a THICK layer of ointment. Keep the wound moist with ointment. Do not let it dry out. That is the most important thing to remember. Do not let it dry out.

I would seperate her if you notice others pecking at her. They can go from zero to eating her alive in no time.

 

[Eggcessive]

I would follow Weeg and Overomare’s advice on cleaning the wound twice a day with 2%chlorhexidene or Vetericyn, and applying antibiotic ointment. The wound should close together over time if it is kept moist and there is no infection. The wound is close to the lungs up in the back, so hopefully, you can prevent infection. Here is a pic of the lungs:

 

[Weeg]

This is hardly a "put out of misery" wound..

Sounds like you've got this one handled, Avery.

Wash the wound as Weeg suggested and pat dry with a clean cloth. Apply a THICK layer of ointment. Keep the wound moist with ointment. Do not let it dry out. That is the most important thing to remember. Do not let it dry out.

I would seperate her if you notice others pecking at her. They can go from zero to eating her alive in no time.

Thank you! She should recover as long as you can put your time into this hen. Thick layer of Neosporin is important too, like @Overo Mare suggested. That wound is bright red and will be picked very quickly!

 

[jimmymarch]

That is pretty sever, are there any punchers? Separate her in a quiet cal m place in your house were it is warm and away from weather and flies. You can wash the wound with Vetrycin, Clorhexadine, Saline, or another sterile solution and even just soapy water. Put Neosporin on the wound and DON'T wrap. Is she still in shock? Put Sugar in the water if she is in shock. Is she eating/drinking/pooping? Water is most important, Electrolytes in the water is good too, @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @azygous @Overo Mare That is a pretty serve wound, survival is depending on who much time you can put into saving her. You will be surprised what chickens can survive, but and expert like the members I tagged will give the best information.

it happened two days ago she's acting normal eating pooping and drinking and even still laid an egg. don't really have to worry about flies it's too cold right now

 

[Weeg]

we have a fenced-in front and back yard and she still outside free roaming with the flock

Serate her inside in a dog crate or bin. She needs to be away form the flock or they will pick at the wound and cause more damage. That is VERY important! Plus, you need to watch her food/water intake.

 

[Weeg]

that's her Wing and back he ripped the fat completely off her.

Where is she setup? What is the setup? Separate her immediately.

 

[KingD]

I would put it out if it's misery. There's going to be a lot of pain for that chicken!

 

[SulkyBantam]

I would put it out if it's misery. There's going to be a lot of pain for that chicken!

@jimmymarch, don't give up yet, really. See how it goes.... she could heal well, you never know.
Maybe give her painkillers.
Keep us updated!