Wishbone attacked by a cat

[happyisclaire]

Hi all. Thank you for all you're advice. Wishbone is eating and drinking and happily letting me feed her antibiotics.
I have a question. How long do I keep her inside for? I'm going away for a week on Sunday and I'm concerned if she's still inside year my house sitter won't take care of her. (She's afraid of all birds). Suggestions??

 

[QueenMisha]

Hi all. Thank you for all you're advice. Wishbone is eating and drinking and happily letting me feed her antibiotics.
I have a question. How long do I keep her inside for? I'm going away for a week on Sunday and I'm concerned if she's still inside year my house sitter won't take care of her. (She's afraid of all birds). Suggestions??

I would suggest at least a week or two. The wound will be vulnerable to maggots or getting dirty until it's fully scabbed over and well on its way to healing.

 

[happyisclaire]

Ok. Great thank you. I've set up a dog crate with hay bedding and some feeder cups, and some make shift grid for her to sit, so shes not laying on it all the time. Shes very bruised today bless her. Skin is a green colour. Not sure how much pain chickens feel? But she's eating/drinking well and wound is dry today no puss/moisture etc. Will update you all in a week. X