predator injured hen

[duckdog]

One of my hens was injured by a racoon or fox. She doesn't seem to be in much pain, so culling is not an option, and it is too early to tell if there is an infection. This is not a good time financially for me to take her to the vet. I have attached pics, what can be done?

 

[sourland]

I would check the wing to see if it needed to be amputated, and I would closely monitor her for fly strike.

 

[Jenbirdee]

need to bring her inside to tub of warm water and clean it off well first .
then take better pictures. Im thinking then spray the wound with vetericyn .. do not use hydrogen peroxide. you can dilute povidone iodine 1 part to 20 parts water and pour that over the wound if you dont have vetericyn . keep the duck inside in a clean and dry area , and bring her best friend in for company. Post the closer up pictures here .

 

[Miss Lydia]

She def needs to be kept where flies can't get to her. And as has been mentioned better pics of her wounds will help.

 

[duckdog]

One of my hens was injured by a racoon or fox. She doesn't seem to be in much pain, so culling is not an option, and it is too early to tell if there is an infection. This is not a good time financially for me to take her to the vet. I have attached pics, what can be done?

Thank all of you for your help, unfortunately when I returned outside shortly after making this post, she had passed. Yet this is useful info, God forbid any predators getting in after I have sured up their coop. Thank you again.

 

[9ducksinacardigan]

Thank all of you for your help, unfortunately when I returned outside shortly after making this post, she had passed. Yet this is useful info, God forbid any predators getting in after I have sured up their coop. Thank you again.

im so sorry for your loss, i hope everything is going well for you and your ducks

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thank all of you for your help, unfortunately when I returned outside shortly after making this post, she had passed. Yet this is useful info, God forbid any predators getting in after I have sured up their coop. Thank you again.

So very sorry