Please Help!! Silkie Chicken head really injured

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

I would separate the bantams. Or this might happen to the other one.

Especially since they're both small. I wonder what made you silkie such a target though.

 

[WinterflametheDragon]

Especially since they're both small. I wonder what made you silkie such a target though.

She is an outcast...

 

[TheAlrightyGina]

Silkie skulls can be different than most other chickens because sometimes they are bred to have vaulted skulls. If she isn't acting off, I wouldn't be terribly concerned about a head injury. Scalp injuries tend to bleed like mad so if it's stopped, then great. I'd keep the wound covered; change the wrapping daily and clean the wound to keep it from drying out, and get some antibiotic ointment (without pain relief) as soon as you can. Keep her away from the other chickens until it's healed thoroughly.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

She is an outcast...

How long has she been in your flock?

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

Especially since they're both small. I wonder what made you silkie such a target though.

My guess the fluff on its head.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

My guess the fluff on its head.

A lot of factors come into play here.

 

[WinterflametheDragon]

Silkie skulls can be different than most other chickens because sometimes they are bred to have vaulted skulls. If she isn't acting off, I wouldn't be terribly concerned about a head injury. Scalp injuries tend to bleed like mad so if it's stopped, then great. I'd keep the wound covered; change the wrapping daily and clean the wound to keep it from drying out, and get some antibiotic ointment (without pain relief) as soon as you can. Keep her away from the other chickens until it's healed thoroughly.

I can't cover it, but is it ok if I but honey and flour on it?

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

No it needs to be covered.

 

[WinterflametheDragon]

How long has she been in your flock?

A little less than a year

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

Or it might dry out.