Zayne Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 we came home today to one of our hens on the floor in the lounge, feathers everywhere shes still alive but has a big wound! What can i do? Here are some pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Oh no poor chooky For injuries like that on my birds I use a natural cream called Manuka Magic, which is made from manuka honey and manuka oil, with UMF 15+ whatever that is. Every time I've used it the injury has healed and the bird has been perfectly fine afterwards. My mum got it from a shop called The Honey Collection. I'm not sure if it's a franchise or not so just go and have a look around town or try and find a similar shop that sells similar products. I hope your little chooky gets better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Just get UMF™ 15+ / MGO™100+ or over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 stockholm tar that they use for horses is good,stops the others from pecking at the wound too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Clean the wounds twice a day with clean water. Honey is a good wound dressing. Keep the chicken warm, calm and confined so she rests a lot. Feed her very well to promote good healing. I would very much recommend that you get her antibiotics from a vet though - bite wounds have hidden punctures that can become seriously infected in no time at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I would very much recommend that you get her antibiotics from a vet though - bite wounds have hidden punctures that can become seriously infected in no time at all.That is what the active manuka honey is for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Puncture wounds often 'seal' over leaving infection untouchable by topical antiseptics like honey. A good example of this is a cat bite abscess. However, multiple bite wounds are notorious for causing systemic (throughout the body) infection which is why antibiotics are used to combat infection at a cellular level. Make no mistake, bite wounds carry very high risk for serious infection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Dogs mouths are full of bacteria and infectious stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTM Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 @Zayne Hope your chook gets better, if by any chance you need a smallish container to keep her in inside, we have a small rabbit cage (indoor style) you can borrow.... Dogs mouths are full of bacteria and infectious stuff. To be fair, all living creatures are full of bacteria and the such like (including us). [*]When I was bitten by a dog many years ago, the doctor treating it told me that in her opinion it is bites from other humans that are the worst, and where thh skin is broken infection nearly always follows from a human bite. [*]Cat bites are way worse than a dog's one too, my poor dad ended up in hospital for several nights, nearly losing his hand, because of a tiny little bite from our cat. The safest bet is once the skin breaks, treat assuming there is an infection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 @Zayne Hope your chook gets better, if by any chance you need a smallish container to keep her in inside, we have a small rabbit cage (indoor style) you can borrow.... To be fair, all living creatures are full of bacteria and the such like (including us). [*]When I was bitten by a dog many years ago, the doctor treating it told me that in her opinion it is bites from other humans that are the worst, and where thh skin is broken infection nearly always follows from a human bite. [*]Cat bites are way worse than a dog's one too, my poor dad ended up in hospital for several nights, nearly losing his hand, because of a tiny little bite from our cat. The safest bet is once the skin breaks, treat assuming there is an infection. Yes you are correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTM Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Any update on the Chook Zayne? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Not very good she was fine so we put her back with the other chickens and today the dog brought her back in but she has died Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I know thats what dogs do, but I can't help saying, STUPID DOG :an!gry Poor little chooky &c:ry :tears: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Not very good she was fine so we put her back with the other chickens and today the dog brought her back in but she has died Was she dead before or after the dog brought her back in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 after she was brought back in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 i say get your dog under control?you saw what happened before and still the dog has access to the chickens??are you for real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 +1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Train your dog. or Don't keep chooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Or build a descent chook house and keep your chooks safe.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 or lock the dog up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 The dog is the same size as the chickens so its a bit hard to made a cage for only the chickens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repto Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 duh,heard of wire netting?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 How the chicken wouldnt be able to get in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Mitre10 sells it. Something like $5/meter. How much is a chicken worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heir Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Or just shoot the dog ? Clearly I'm not chicken bias 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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