Tom turkey got ahold of RIR hen, can I do anything for her?

[ABS9590]

Found her in the snow when I went to change waters, she was really cold and I think they may have kept her from bleeding to death. Now that she's warming up the blood is making it hard for her to breathe and part of her beak is broken.

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

View attachment 2981659Found her in the snow when I went to change waters, she was really cold and I think they may have kept her from bleeding to death. Now that she's warming up the blood is making it hard for her to breathe and part of her beak is broken.

I would try to wipe off some off the blood and assess how bad the injuries are and check that eye to see if its still there, it looks pretty swollen in that photo. Could you get a pic from the side? How bad is the beak broken? If its bleeding to bad you can apply some cornstarch to it. I hope she makes it.

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

@azygous @Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive

 

[Sara S]

Ohnoo I’m so sorry!! I‘m praying for her, sorry I don’t know much about this. Definitely try And wipe some of the blood off. Hope she makes a quick recovery

 

[Eggcessive]

I would bring her inside to separate her where it is warm, and try to get the bleeding stopped, making sure that her airway is clear. Corn starch or flour and pressure can help to clot blood. She may be in shock, and she may need to rest in a dim quiet area. When she seems stable, get her to try and drink some water holding a cup or lid to her beak, or use a syringe to gradually give a few drops of water. If a vet is possible, get her there.

Once you can, it would be good to get clearer pictures of the eye and beak.

 

[ABS9590]

Both eyes are still there, just the tip of her top beak, have found some iodine spray and about to grab some blood stop powder. She's indoors in a hospital cage now.

 

[picklestheduck]

Poor girl! Hope she recovers!

 

[Eggcessive]

Chlorhexidene, Hibiclens, Vetericyn, and saline are all good to use as well. Triple antibiotic ointment can be applied after cleaning. With beak injuries giving moistened feed in a tall sided container, or tube feeding can be helpful to get food into her. Poultry NutriDrench or electrolytes with vitamins can be helpful in the beginning. Terramycin eye ointment after flushing eye with saline can be good to do to injured eyes. I have used plain Neosporin or Triple Antibiotic in a pinch.

 

[ABS9590]

Thank you! I have vetericyn somewhere too and electrolytes
The worst of the bleeding from the top of her comb and scalp is stopped, gonna give her a break for a bit before messing with her anymore.

 

[ABS9590]