PLEASE HELP ME MY CHICKEN MIGHT DIE

[BarnyardChaos]

No, I haven't written an article. I do keep this list of how to treat predator wounds in my email drafts. You can copy it and stick it either on your computer desk top or in your email drafts. Or print it out and frame it in your coop.

I've got your list in my bookmarks.

 

[Tumbleweedlynn]

I just got done burying her. I went next door for a minute to get something and I came back and she was dying. I wouldn’t even wish it on my worst enemy to have to watch something they love die and have nothing they can do about it.

I’m am very sorry for your loss

 

[Farmgirl283420]

I just got done burying her. I went next door for a minute to get something and I came back and she was dying. I wouldn’t even wish it on my worst enemy to have to watch something they love die and have nothing they can do about it.

Oh no I’m so sorry I can’t imagine how hard that would be

 

[SputniksChickens]

Getting fluids in her is most important. If you have electrolites, then give her some of that. Fluids should be room temperature to slightly warm until she's not so shocky. Make sure she's in a warm, quiet place. You can warm towels in a dryer and put around her to help her warm up. Sick birds can become hypothermic. If she won't drink then you may need to learn to tube fluids, this is a good link for that:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/go-team-tube-feeding-updated-12-29-2019.805728/
She is probably very sore also, and that may take a while. Flush all the wounds well with chlorhexidine (hibiclens), sterile saline, or plain, mild soapy water. Veterycin spray is also good to use. Once dry, apply plain neosporin or plain triple antibiotic ointment to cover all wounds and keep them moist. Keep her crated on clean bath towels or puppy pads, change as needed to help keep her clean. Monitor droppings. Offering some feed moistened with warm water, scrambled or cooked chopped up eggs, canned tuna, see if she will be tempted by those, once you are sure she's hydrated. If there are no internal injuries, and no infection sets in she has a chance to recover, though it will take some time. I would consider having an antibiotic on hand since this is dog bites and extensive. You can get amoxicillin as a fish antibiotic on line as aqua mox without a prescription. Dose would be 57 mg per pound of body weight every 12 hours for 5-7 days. I would also examine her for any wounds hidden in feathers, or any bone fractures, when she's perked up a little bit. Bruising may show up and will often look greenish. This thread has some pictures of some wounds during healing, which may be helpful in knowing what you will be seeing: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wounds-pictures-of-how-they-heal.1325817/#post-21627607

Hello, I’m dealing with a similar situation now. However my chicken is o my wanting to eat when outside. She I continue to let her out of keep her inside. Also how long should I keep her inside. I don’t want to make her depressed by keeping her inside. Her wounds are similar to those in these pictures. I Can believe she’s walking and wanting to go outside. She’s even laid eggs.

 

[Farmgirl283420]

@azygous @fluffycrow @Eggcessive

 

[PanosGR]

I lost my favorite hen to my uncle's dog. I was at school and when I came back home, everything was over.. At least I didn't hear her screams and suffering but I still know she did suffer and screamed.

 

[Eggcessive]

Hello, I’m dealing with a similar situation now. However my chicken is o my wanting to eat when outside. She I continue to let her out of keep her inside. Also how long should I keep her inside. I don’t want to make her depressed by keeping her inside. Her wounds are similar to those in these pictures. I Can believe she’s walking and wanting to go outside. She’s even laid eggs.

Could you start a new thread of your own which would allow others to help without reading this long thread here? Give some details of what happened, how long ago, and include pictures and what you have done so far. Saline is good for cleaning wounds, and Triple Antibiotic Ointment is good to keep on wounds until they heal. They usually need to be separated and away from flies until the wound is healing, but that can create problems when they come back into the flock. So it may be good to have some supervised visits when she is doing better.