I have an ~ 10 week old bantam chick who injured her leg at the joint. I have no idea how she managed this, but it looks like she got the leg stuck and mangled it at the joint trying to get loose. The joint is now swollen and hot to the touch. So far all I have done is isolate her (brought her in the house), given her some of a vitamin and electrolyte solution (by Durvet) and covered the wound in triple antibiotic.
I have not yet cleaned the wound (suggestions on what to use???).
Should I start her on an antibiotic? I have Tylan 50 on hand. If so can I use it orally? Dosage? I'm worried about trying to do an injection as she is so small and I have never done it before.
She is a fantastic chick, my very favorite of this year's efforts, and I don't want to lose her! Thank you in advance for your help everyone!
I have not yet cleaned the wound (suggestions on what to use???).
Should I start her on an antibiotic? I have Tylan 50 on hand. If so can I use it orally? Dosage? I'm worried about trying to do an injection as she is so small and I have never done it before.
She is a fantastic chick, my very favorite of this year's efforts, and I don't want to lose her! Thank you in advance for your help everyone!