Wound on chicken neck from dog

[carrlr]

I have a 11 week old BO pullet. Due to an unfortunate incident she was bitten on her neck by a small dog and has an open wound. I immediately isolated her from the other chickens. It has been two days and she is acting fine, eating, drinking, and eliminating as normal. I placed Neosporin on some qauze and wrapped it around her neck, within minutes she had it removed. If I thought she was suffering at all I would put her down. Is there anything else I can do? Thanks!

 

[MotherJean]

My post on this thread may be of help: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=352782

 

[carrlr]

Thanks MotherJean. I read your post and I'll try the peroxide. She does get plenty of sunshine, so I guess time will tell.

 

[PunkinPeep]

If she is eating and drinking and does not get infected, i would expect a full recovery.

Look out for flies (you don't want maggots in there), and give the wound a sniff from time to time. A change in odor can let you know an infection is present.

I can't tell from your post how big the wound is, but i wanted to recommend you look for a blue wound kote type product. I find it to be indispensable for small wounds at my house. It acts as an antiseptic, protects the wound, and discourages pecking from other birds.

 

[carrlr]

Thanks Punkinpeep. Well, it's been three days and she seems to be healing fine. I'd say the wound is about 1" x 1'. I will look for "blue wound kote" and pick some up as you recommended.

 

[PunkinPeep]

So glad to hear she's better!