Torn waddle, advice?

Sizzle709

In the Brooder
5 Years
Aug 27, 2014
8
3
49
St. John's, Nl
Hello all
We just noticed that one of our chickens waddles has been at least half torn off. What could we do for her? We have read that you should cut it off and put antiseptic on the wound. Sometimes you don't realize how attached you are to your girls till they get hurt or sick. Please help! we would like to fix her up asap.
 
Some people say to spray Vetericyn or betadine on it and leave it alone. Then the dead part will shrivel and fall off. Others say to cut it off if it bothers you, but have blood stop powder or flour nearby to help stop bleeding. She probably should be separate for a day or two so that she isn't pecked if she is bloody. Here are pages of threads to read about the subject:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/newsearch?search=torn+wattle
 

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