Torn skin

[jmanderson777]

Ive had a silkie mixed in with the rest of my flock since day 1. Everything had been fine until today I came home and the silkie was under the coop after dark. After looking at her, her back sides the skin is torn. The only thing I can think of is something tried to snatch her or one of the large fowl birds got to aggressive. What can I do for her? I'd post a pic but I don't know how from my phone. It's pretty bad but seems superficial. The skin is definitely torn several inches and it's more of a pealed off than cut.

 

[leadwolf1]

I would bring her in. Clean her off with a mild soap and water or, a 50% peroxide mixture. Dry her really well. Coat is good with neosporin, without pain reliever. Put her is a safe, quiet, darkened place. Give her plenty of fresh food and water. If you would like, you could melt a baby aspirin in a cup of water for pain. If you have electrolyte solution, that would be good also. Good luck with her. Keep us posted. Sounds like someone tried to have chicken dinner..

 

[jmanderson777]

I'm pretty sure it's from a roo since its on both sides right at the wings. All
I know is 3 out of 4 Roos will be leaving the farm one way or another.

 

[leadwolf1]

Sorry, when I read the description I was thinking it was lower on the back like something got it's mouth on her hinny. I've never had a crazed rooster..I hope I never have to deal with one.

I hope your hen makes a wonderful recovery