Serve open head wound is Black

[Eggcessive]

The Vetericyn that stacyj recommended earlier can be sprayed on the wound to disinfect it twice a day, then you can put the antibiotic ointment on it after that dries. Saline or salt water soaked into guaze or paper towel can also be good to clean the wound if you don’t have Vetericyn. Saline or salt solution is made by adding 2 tsp of table salt to a quart of water, and heat to dissolve it.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Wounds on poultry always turn black. It is just the color of the scab. I personally leave them be. I might treat the wound with a wound spray once or twice, but generally they all heal up without much of anything else but time. I have never seen a wound on poultry get infected. I just let nature do what it does while I make sure the bird is comfortable and quiet.

 

[Crazychickenlady76]

I have washed her and it looks like this now

 

[Crazychickenlady76]

Wounds on poultry always turn black. It is just the color of the scab. I personally leave them be. I might treat the wound with a wound spray once or twice, but generally they all heal up without much of anything else but time. I have never seen a wound on poultry get infected. I just let nature do what it does while I make sure the bird is comfortable and quiet.

Her wound smells awful to

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Her wound smells awful to

That's a pretty bad wound. Don't listen to me on this one.

 

[Eggcessive]

Do you have betadine or chlorhexidene (hibiclens?) Those can be used when weakened with water to disinfect her wound. The soap bath once a day can help as well. Just make sure to keep her warm and dried afterwards. If you can get to the feed store, you can get betadine or the overpriced, but good Vetericyn. There are other brands called Wound Spray as well. Once the bad smell is gone, plain saline would be what I would use. The first aid aisle at WalMart has betadine and hibiclens which can be used in all first aid care.

 

[Bamabexchicks]

Do you have betadine or chlorhexidene (hibiclens?) Those can be used when weakened with water to disinfect her wound. The soap bath once a day can help as well. Just make sure to keep her warm and dried afterwards. If you can get to the feed store, you can get betadine or the overpriced, but good Vetericyn. There are other brands called Wound Spray as well. Once the bad smell is gone, plain saline would be what I would use.

I would just add that you need to keep applying neosporin or some kind of antibiotic ointment after you clean it. Bad to let it dry out. It does look better than yesterday though.

 

[staceyj]

Hi there. Sorry I’ve been busy today. I looked for you this morning then got knee deep in a project.

Did we establish at the very beginning if you have a vet who’s willing to see chickens or no?

I know you came to us brand new.

No judging here. Most of us don’t.

You’ve gotten good direction from people here and it’s true. These wounds look gruesome as all get out.

I’m going to ask if @casportpony and @Texas Kiki and @WVduckchick can take a look at this too and join our discussion.

**My question for them is about the smell.


Is she eating and drinking for you today?

Please try to get as much protein as possible into her.
It’s vitally needed for cellular repair and regeneration.
Scrambled eggs, yogert, canned fish are all excellent sources.
Hydration is a top priority as well.

And do you have nutridrench or other poultry vitamins at your house?
Even infant polyvisol without iron is good.

Do your best to keep it moist with whatever means you have and you must continue with the triple antibiotic.

 

[Crazychickenlady76]

That's a pretty bad wound. Don't listen to me on this one.

Yes it is

 

[Eggcessive]

Is she eating or drinking anything for you?