Rooster wing torn off (PIC)

[Abriana]

 

[Chroma Critters]

Update on my Wingman, Dio, he is doing really well today! Was not thrilled about me pulling him out to clean the cage floor this afternoon. No sluggish activity though which is fantastic as far as I can tell! I am pretty optimistic at this point that he is going to make it! We plan to keep him in the house most of the winter and reintroduce him to the floc next spring. I might get him set up in a larger cage and bring in his other two hens to live with him after the wound looks better.

I do keep Penecillin in the fridge for all critters and will start him on a regimen for his weight.
He will also start getting scrambled eggs on top of his crumble/yogurt food.
He is drinking well (I just refilled his water and he went right over and got fresh water drinks).
His hen, Ollie, is super calm and passive both to people and him, no pecking so far!
I went ahead and gave him a little nutridrench today, the goats love that stuff but he was not thrilled.
I am currently rinsing the wound with cool water 1x per day (not cold because of the weather here and his tiny size) and applying Cut Heal 2x per day and watching his food and water intake.
He is inside my open pantry and has a heat lamp if he feels chilly at all.

And my dog, Nanook, is a complete sweetheart! I love her so much, I am thinking she was the best farm security purchase I ever made. Last year she took out a coyote that was hazing my goats and chicken runs, and this year is the racoon. She loves people so would be a poor deterrent for a thief, but she is really good about protecting our critters for the most part. I think she was depressed about Dio being hurt since she comes into the pantry and checks on him every time I go in. (She is kinda inside/outside whenever she wants).

Thanks for all the good thoughts and wonderful advice! I will keep updating as he progresses!

 

[LJoWilly]

Keeping fingers crossed for this Lil guy!

 

[Legendchicken]

I hope for the best as well!

 

[Abriana]

Glad to hear he’s doing well!

 

[Jessica Thompson]

Wow what type of dog do you have he must be awsome

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

Wow! What a story! It's incredible that your Roo is doing so well. Your dog is also an excellent guardian as well. You have clearly done a great job.

One thing to consider, is that he may be a little off balance for a while as he starts to walk again. I'm sure he will adapt just fine once he gets going.

My only concern is infection, since it is such a large wound.
But chickens are so tough. Another person on this forum had a hen with such a deep wound that they could see her organs, and she healed up just fine with some TLC. Keep us updated!

 

[micstrachan]

Yay! I’m thrilled Dio is doing well. We are all rooting for him! It’s great you are on top of things as fsr s infection, which would be my biggest concern. I’m glad Ollie isn’t picking at him. Keep us posted on his progress!

 

[chickenwhisperman]

I would have him him on a balanced nutritional food and clean out the wound daily give him lots of attention and put probiotics in his water to help with digestive support because of stress and shock

 

[Sunshine Flock]

If he were my boy, I wouldn't hesitate to coat the wound with honey. It's powerful stuff.

Manuka honey is pricey, but you can get a nine ounce jar for $12 at Trader Joe's. It's probably pricier at a health food store.

Or local raw honey, not pasteurized.

It's super affordable either way, considering how little is needed and how long it lasts. My rooster was attacked by a coyote and suffered horrible, deep wounds and in one day's time I noticed healing. Four weeks later those wounds are absolutely unrecognizable when compared to that first week.

Since there seems to be depth to the wound and gravity is working against you, see if you can coax him to lay down on his side. Put a towel over him when you do this but keep the wound exposed and see if you can get the honey to move deeper into the wound. It's surprising, but chickens will actually lay down like this.

Another option is to immobilize him in a sling while you apply the honey and let it seep into the wound. Edited to clarify: He'd simply hang out upright but slinged during the treatment. Not on his side. And I'd recommend you keep that wound coated for a good ten days with three treatments a day.

Keep us updated on his progress.