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

[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.

 

[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.

 

[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!

 

[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!

 

[Weeg]

@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!

Yes, this thread explains the aspirin dosage. I hope this helps! - https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/aspirin-dosing.1198396/

 

[Painted Calls]

If she's eating and drinking, and otherwise acting normally, I would not give aspirin.

 

[Weeg]

If she's eating and drinking, and otherwise acting normally, I would not give aspirin.

Okay, good advice, listen to this not me, @Overo Mare is more experienced! Don't give aspirin, just make sure she is separated!

 

[Painted Calls]

Okay, good advice, listen to this not me, @Overo Mare is more experienced! Don't give aspirin, just make sure she is separated!

You've got this! I'm out.

Good luck with your girl, OP. It's really not a terrible wound. Just looks bad.

 

[Weeg]

Good luck with your girl, OP. It's really not a terrible wound. Just looks bad.

Agreed, thanks Overly! Especially for the support, I didn't know if it was superficial or not!

 

[Weeg]

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.

How is it going?