Skin opening below vent on two year-old Bantum Cochin not feeling well

[Eggcessive]

I would dilute the permethrin concentrate by adding 1 tsp per quart of water, and squirting some or use a spray bottle to irrigate the hole. Soaking her in it might cause her to absorb a little too much into her blood stream.

 

[Fontaine]

I would dilute the permethrin concentrate by adding 1 tsp per quart of water, and squirting some or use a spray bottle to irrigate the hole. Soaking her in it might cause her to absorb a little too much into her blood stream.

Thanks I’ll try that tonight.

 

[Fontaine]

I’m not sure if I’m adding to my post or this is just going to EGGCESSIVE. She’s been helping me immensely, but I wanted those who responded to to get my update. Last night she was so weak did drink some cantaloupe juice and a little cantaloupe, but that was it one bite of egg I had done the dip in Epson salt. And later irrigated with the permethrin diluted concentrate. I also gave her 250 mg of amoxicillin. Thinking back I probably should’ve flushed out the insecticide afterwards. I hope too much wasn’t absorbed. I can’t see any more maggots today but of course I don’t know where they’ve gotten to. Daphne‘s wound looks better today and less redness. She is still quite quiet but did eat a half a scrambled egg. I’m going to mix some of her electrolyte mix with cantaloupe juice, and see if I can get her drinking more. She is in a wire dog cage near the coop with a fan blowing on her. This is Florida heat, and until my mosquito netting arrives to cover the crate. The fan should blow away any flies. I don’t have that many but I guess it only took one. They shouldn’t be too attracted to her now as she’s so clean. The wound is dry but open.
This afternoon I’m going to do a thorough butt check on everyone. It’s only been a week but when this happened, I guess it doesn’t take long! I’ll keep you posted not such a long one. Don’t worry lol

 

[SmiYa0126]

Hello! Another way to get any live maggots is to use a squirt bottle with colder water and squirt the affected area. They love warmth and will vacate asap once hit with cold water.

 

[Eggcessive]

The permethrin flush in the wound has probably killed most of the maggots. I would probably keep her inside until the wound scabs over, just in case more flies are around. Thanks for the update.