URGENT.. PLEASE !! FIRST AID NEEDED

[laurapeers]

I have a 14 week old frizzle who has been attacked by another her.. she is now almost bald and is bleeding. Think I got home just in time or she would have been killed.

I have separated her and put vaseline on her wounds as I don't have anything else in the house.

What should I do? How do I clean her wounds, what can I do to bring her back to health??

I will rehome the bully hen before putting her back with the flock.

Very stressed!!! :-(

 

[nchls school]

I have a 14 week old frizzle who has been attacked by another her.. she is now almost bald and is bleeding. Think I got home just in time or she would have been killed.

I have separated her and put vaseline on her wounds as I don't have anything else in the house.

What should I do? How do I clean her wounds, what can I do to bring her back to health??

I will rehome the bully hen before putting her back with the flock.

Very stressed!!! :-(

Clean the wounds-antibacterial soap, peroxide, bactine, iodine, alcohol-whatever you have. Rinse off with water. Chicken fight wounds often look worse than they are. Keep her isolated, warm, and quiet. Is she eating and drinking? If so feed as normal; a few treats might help.

 

[laurapeers]

Thanks..where can I buy those supplies to clean the wound? I have put vase line on her for now and put her in a warm small coop on her own... she was eating and drinking loads when I moved her so she must have needed it. I ma going to rehome the.horrer hen!. I will also take my injured girl to the vet if needed.

Thanks for your advise.. ive not stopped crying since I found her :-(

 

[laurapeers]

Thus is the wound..
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[donrae]

I think most of that looks worse than it really is. The wound at the base of the tail is a pretty good one, but the rest mostly looks to be missing feathers.

I'm not sure how to get the Vaseline off. I guess you could try just wiping with a damp cloth. I'd rinse well with saline (about a cup of water, 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and then let cool) then spray with something like Blue Kote--it's available at any ranch/farm supply store. It has antibacterial properties and will help fight off infection. If you can't find Blue Kote, my next choice would be plain Neosporin (not with the pain reliever added), available at any drug store. You can't really cover the wound with a bandage, so you'll just have to keep an eye on it and clean as needed.

I'm not sure there's much a vet could do. Chickens are really pretty good healers on their own. As long as she's eating and drinking I'd say you're good. Boost her protein intake to help healing, and make sure to offer grit if necessary to keep things easy to digest. Keep her at a nice temperature and quiet, as low-stress as you can.

I can't see the wound clearly in the pic, but I had a hen with something that looked similar from a dog. Less than a week later she was back in the coop, reminding the rest of the flock she was near the top of the pecking order

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[laurapeers]

Thank u so much... that's really helpful. This is a closer piccc. Xxxxxx

 

[nchls school]

I think most of that looks worse than it really is. The wound at the base of the tail is a pretty good one, but the rest mostly looks to be missing feathers.

I'm not sure how to get the Vaseline off. I guess you could try just wiping with a damp cloth. I'd rinse well with saline (about a cup of water, 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil and then let cool) then spray with something like Blue Kote--it's available at any ranch/farm supply store. It has antibacterial properties and will help fight off infection. If you can't find Blue Kote, my next choice would be plain Neosporin (not with the pain reliever added), available at any drug store. You can't really cover the wound with a bandage, so you'll just have to keep an eye on it and clean as needed.

I'm not sure there's much a vet could do. Chickens are really pretty good healers on their own. As long as she's eating and drinking I'd say you're good. Boost her protein intake to help healing, and make sure to offer grit if necessary to keep things easy to digest. Keep her at a nice temperature and quiet, as low-stress as you can.

I can't see the wound clearly in the pic, but I had a hen with something that looked similar from a dog. Less than a week later she was back in the coop, reminding the rest of the flock she was near the top of the pecking order .

X2. The products I mentioned can be bought at most grocery stores, Walmart, or pharmacy. I doubt you have anything to worry about; just watch her carefully-just in case.

 

[laurapeers]

Thanks xxxx

 

[laurapeers]

Update on dylis.... she is heeling really well, im using hibiscrub, wound powder and purple spray. It's working great! I'm so relieved. Thanks for all your support xxx

 

[donrae]

I'm so glad!

I swear by that Blue-Kote stuff, even though I tend to walk around with purple hands for days after I have to use it