Rooster attacked by dog

[busybeelee]

My rooster was attacked by our dog on Friday evening. He lost most of the feathers on his back end. It was not a deep wound so I let it be. The wound now looks like it is turning green. Is it mold or is that the color the skin turns when healing or scabbing? Should I leave it or try to clean it? If it is best to clean it what is the best way to clean and treat the wound?

Also, he is walking but does not appear to want to stand with any weight on his right leg.

I am not sure if this is something I should try to manage on my own or if it warrants calling a vet.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[carrlr]

If the area is clean then you need to apply a first aid topical antibiotic like Neosporin. Don't use the kind with pain meds though. If other chickens are picking at it, then you should isolate until healed.

 

[StephanieD]

I would do a epsom salt bath and then generously apply Neosporin and keep him isolated till it is healed. I don't know about the green coloring of the wound...sorry.

 

[CMV]

The green coloration is likely bruising. Chickens bruise in green.

 

[cgtara3]

Could you post a picture of thevwound?

 

[mariel37]

Ooh - I had that happen just Sunday morning! (yesterday)

My dog grabbed a young chick - about 6 weeks old - in his mouth. I grabbed him, and he dropped her.

Since the attack, she has been lopsided, holding her right wing downward a little. Carefully lifting her wing, I saw deep puncture wounds on the body. I applied thick Neosporin and separated her from the flock last night.

Today she didn't look well. She is all fluffed up and very still, closing her eyes and her tail is down.

Checking on the flock in the run, she was that way most of the time. I did see her eating at one point, but she was fluffed and very still most of the day.

We separated her again tonight.

This is my first experience with chickens. I know dogs and horses, but chickens I'm learning! I am really worried about her, but don't know what else to do.

How can I tell if the wing is broken? I am reluctant to try to move it upwards lest I make things worse.

Experienced best thoughts appreciated!