That possum clawed one of my old girls! Help⁉️

[Eggcessive]

The pictures of the eyes are interesting. I cannot remember reading earlier, but do you know why they are blind, or have you had Mareks in the flock?

 

[webbysmeme]

The booboo looks great!

I don't see bumblefoot signs but the nails really could use a cut.
Just cut a tiny bit at a time.

Doesn't it look great? I'm so proud that she is healing up so good. All of my girls need a trim. What do you use to cut them with?

The pictures of the eyes are interesting. I cannot remember reading earlier, but do you know why they are blind, or have you had Mareks in the flock?

Have no clue why! I bought them at an auction with two others. They were blind when I got them.

 

[webbysmeme]

Did they tell you to flush it with saline?

Yesterday we started putting Refresh Liquigel every six hours.

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is a pretty short simple video on nail trimming:

 

[staceyj]

I don’t use dog nail clippers.
I have a designated pair of regular people toenail clippers that I use for my chickens.

I always wrap them up snug in a towel first with just their head and feet sticking out, and hold them in my lap usually outside on a sunny day. I find the natural light helps you see better.

And a good strong nail file works too if you have the patience to do it that way, and the chicken will let you.

 

[webbysmeme]

My old girl is healing up so well! Here are pictures I took today. It looks like she is getting feathers back, I'm so glad. I was just trying to imagine how I would prevent her from getting a sunburned booty! I think we are doing fine. I'm moving her old sister back out to the coop soon. She is molting in my guest bedroom! It is a mess! I will slowly acclimate her back outside. Maybe a few hours each day. She's been in that warm bedroom for three weeks now. I think she has cabin fever! She throws fits on me when I help her out of the crate! She flaps her wings and turns in circles, and the feathers are flying every where.

I tap in the food so they know where it is. I place the water right beside it. They are learning where to go. It's just amazing to watch them learn. I guess you are never too old to learn. I had a hard time at first, but now we have a little routine 6-8 times a day. It's been a good learning experience for me.

I want you all to see the amazing healing this old girl has! It's not pink or red now, it's just a good flesh color. See what you think? Let me know!

 

[Cragg Klefor]

Wow Kim! Great Job
What a difference in the initial pictures and those last ones!! You really have done an amazing job - 1st prize rosette for this Chicken Mama please someone!
Seriously, she is lucky you have the patience and dedication you have. That was one nasty injury which could have had a real different result without your care. Well done

 

[Ginmary]

Amazing!!!

 

[Kiki]

 

[NewBoots]

That is awesome! What a lucky bird!