Trimmed chickens toe and it's bleeding.....

[My1stChickens]

Trimmed chickens toes, and got into the quick on one, much to my dismay. Tried cornstarch, thought we were good-- the bleeding paused, and she was out, active, eating, chickening. Went back and she was laying down (upright) resting, but did not appear to be in distress. Got up and mingled with the others while I was picking up feed pans etc for the evening. But I could see more blood. It's almost dusk, so I'll get her when she comes in. Planning to use betadine, then more cornstarch and hope it's better in the morning. was going to wrap the toe, but when searching for instructions found an older thread where @Eggcessive advised against that. I'm hoping it will be good by morning. BUT just in case? What next? (This is a 10 year old hen, today I was giving her a partial bath because she had some poopy feathers, and decided while I had her caught I'd trim her toes a tiny bit. I'd googled it for instructions because her nails are long and makes the toes go funny/crooked. The video make it sound SO easy, and now I feel awful that I quicked her. Even worse that the cornstarch did not stop the bleeding. For tonight, I'll be sure it's clean before she settles on the roost for the night. But would appreciate advice so I'm ready for whatever tomorrow morning brings. I have Betadine, silver spray, blukote. She is alert and active, eating fine.
Tagging @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @dawg53 @Bawkbok because they've helped me in the past, but grateful for anyone who has experience and can guide me in this.

 

[Pixiejan]

I've had really good success with krazy glue for this when nothing else worked. I cleaned the toenail, put some krazy glue on an old yogurt lid and put some baking soda in a small container. Held pressure on the nail, then quickly dipped the nail in the krazy glue, then into the baking soda to cure it and then repeated until I felt I had a good secure little bulb. It stayed on for more than a month.

 

[tlcmurphy]

Trimmed chickens toes, and got into the quick on one, much to my dismay. Tried cornstarch, thought we were good-- the bleeding paused, and she was out, active, eating, chickening. Went back and she was laying down (upright) resting, but did not appear to be in distress. Got up and mingled with the others while I was picking up feed pans etc for the evening. But I could see more blood. It's almost dusk, so I'll get her when she comes in. Planning to use betadine, then more cornstarch and hope it's better in the morning. was going to wrap the toe, but when searching for instructions found an older thread where @Eggcessive advised against that. I'm hoping it will be good by morning. BUT just in case? What next? (This is a 10 year old hen, today I was giving her a partial bath because she had some poopy feathers, and decided while I had her caught I'd trim her toes a tiny bit. I'd googled it for instructions because her nails are long and makes the toes go funny/crooked. The video make it sound SO easy, and now I feel awful that I quicked her. Even worse that the cornstarch did not stop the bleeding. For tonight, I'll be sure it's clean before she settles on the roost for the night. But would appreciate advice so I'm ready for whatever tomorrow morning brings. I have Betadine, silver spray, blukote. She is alert and active, eating fine.
Tagging @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @dawg53 @Bawkbok because they've helped me in the past, but grateful for anyone who has experience and can guide me in this.

Too late for tonight, but I use styptic powder on my dogs when this happens. You can get it on Amazon, sometimes overnight. Good luck!

 

[My1stChickens]

I've had really good success with krazy glue for this when nothing else worked. I cleaned the toenail, put some krazy glue on an old yogurt lid and put some baking soda in a small container. Held pressure on the nail, then quickly dipped the nail in the krazy glue, then into the baking soda to cure it and then repeated until I felt I had a good secure little bulb. It stayed on for more than a month.

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thank you! I just came back from tucking them in-- her toe was no longer bleeding. It looks like I might have messed up TWO of them- horrors! But no blood this time, the ends of her toes just looked weird. I soaked the foot in betadine solution with warm water, and then did more cornstarch, then sprayed with BluKote just for good measure. Placed her on the roost, in front of her LED panel and moved a friend over to keep her company. I'm hopeful that I won't find blood, or at least not much blood on the roost in the morning. But I do have some superglue if needed. She's my favorite, and she has wonky feet (many rounds of bumblefoot over the years) I just need to ensure we don't get an infection.

So how many days do I need to manage this problem to ensure she won't get infected?

 

[My1stChickens]

Too late for tonight, but I use styptic powder on my dogs when this happens. You can get it on Amazon, sometimes overnight. Good luck!

I guess I'd better get one for for the medicine box. Having one will likely ensure I never need it LOL

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Trimmed chickens toes, and got into the quick on one, much to my dismay. Tried cornstarch, thought we were good-- the bleeding paused, and she was out, active, eating, chickening. Went back and she was laying down (upright) resting, but did not appear to be in distress. Got up and mingled with the others while I was picking up feed pans etc for the evening. But I could see more blood. It's almost dusk, so I'll get her when she comes in. Planning to use betadine, then more cornstarch and hope it's better in the morning. was going to wrap the toe, but when searching for instructions found an older thread where @Eggcessive advised against that. I'm hoping it will be good by morning. BUT just in case? What next? (This is a 10 year old hen, today I was giving her a partial bath because she had some poopy feathers, and decided while I had her caught I'd trim her toes a tiny bit. I'd googled it for instructions because her nails are long and makes the toes go funny/crooked. The video make it sound SO easy, and now I feel awful that I quicked her. Even worse that the cornstarch did not stop the bleeding. For tonight, I'll be sure it's clean before she settles on the roost for the night. But would appreciate advice so I'm ready for whatever tomorrow morning brings. I have Betadine, silver spray, blukote. She is alert and active, eating fine.
Tagging @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @dawg53 @Bawkbok because they've helped me in the past, but grateful for anyone who has experience and can guide me in this.

thank you! I just came back from tucking them in-- her toe was no longer bleeding. It looks like I might have messed up TWO of them- horrors! But no blood this time, the ends of her toes just looked weird. I soaked the foot in betadine solution with warm water, and then did more cornstarch, then sprayed with BluKote just for good measure. Placed her on the roost, in front of her LED panel and moved a friend over to keep her company. I'm hopeful that I won't find blood, or at least not much blood on the roost in the morning. But I do have some superglue if needed. She's my favorite, and she has wonky feet (many rounds of bumblefoot over the years) I just need to ensure we don't get an infection.

So how many days do I need to manage this problem to ensure she won't get infected?

I'm glad the bleeding stopped.

I normally just leave broken nails or too close clipped nails alone. IME, they will eventually clot and stop bleeding on their own.

 

[My1stChickens]

I'm glad the bleeding stopped.

I normally just leave broken nails or too close clipped nails alone. IME, they will eventually clot and stop bleeding on their own.

This is WONDERFUL news! I will monitor her closely-- at her age, that's par for the course. Hard to imagine her toes healing up just fine while she struts through the coop and run, steps in poop, etc etc BUT I have tremendous faith in the experience that is shared here, but people who've been through this. THANK YOU.

 

[My1stChickens]

Ms Anola was just fine this morning. A few spots of BluKote on the roost but no blood. She was up, bright, active and ready to go out for the day. One of those times my concern was overwhelming, and it turns out chickens are tough little dinosaurs. Thanks all.