Predator attack

[LavenderIvy]

Hey! I’m new to this forum and am looking for some advice. I already have one chicken with a wound from what we think is a bobcat. He is doing well and is expected to recover! But unfortunately I had a new case today. She is an older hen that has gotten absolutely tore up in her hind end. Chunks of flesh are gone. I have medications and access to a vet if necessary but my question is whether I should cover it or not. I’m leaving my other chickens open but his is not anywhere close to as bad as hers. She’s eating and drinking but has some trouble walking and is dealing with a swollen leg. I have her inside as well close to my other one that’s injured. Do yall have any suggestions on how I could address the wound due to its significant nature? maybe something I could give her orally to help reduce inflammation or pain? Any help is welcome! I am in the vet assistant so if worse comes To worse I can bring her to work. Thank You! If yall want to see the wounds lmk.

 

[nuthatched]

Can you please get pictures

 

[LavenderIvy]

Heyy so sorry for the delayed response I’ve been incredibly busy with her and life! I did end up taking her to the vet today! ( I work there and had been telling my manager about it for a couple days) I got her on some clavamox! She said that the wound is severe but to continue what I’m doing and keep on top of topical treatments. She said that compared to the wound the swelling is minimal and there’s no sign of infection! I was doing vetericyn and lanolin as well as cleaning with chlorhexadine. I am now transitioning to the underwood horse medicine! She’s doing well and is spunky as ever! Here’s some pictures to anyone curious. Trigger warning graphic!! The first image is when I first got her in and the second is after a couple days of treatment. Ps. It looks significantly worse in person

 

[BigBlueHen53]

What we usually do is cleanse twice daily with saline or something like Veterycin, then blot dry and coat with plain triple antibiotic ointment. Plain meaning it should not cotain pain reliever which is toxic to chickens. Do not cover.

 

[LavenderIvy]

What we usually do is cleanse twice daily with saline or something like Veterycin, then blot dry and coat with plain triple antibiotic ointment. Plain meaning it should not cotain pain reliever which is toxic to chickens. Do not cover.

Thanks! I won’t be covering it and I’ve been keeping her clean as well as the wound! With the underwood medication you aren’t meant to clean it, just keep reapplying the meds! She seems to be doing well pain wise and her stress level has come down quite a bit!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Thanks! I won’t be covering it and I’ve been keeping her clean as well as the wound! With the underwood medication you aren’t meant to clean it, just keep reapplying the meds! She seems to be doing well pain wise and her stress level has come down quite a bit!

Wonderful, whatever works!