Hen with hole in neck :/
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Hen with hole in neck :/
Morning,
I have a year old black copper maran hen with a hole in the back of the neck, I'm thinking it's from the rooster mounting/holding on as lots of feathers are missing, it's big enough that a pencil could fit in for size wise, any ideas on how to treat it?
She's still laying like a champ alll the years of raising I've never had or seen this, she's in the alleyway in front of the pens with 3 young salmon favorelle pullets away from the other adult birds
Thanks,
I have a year old black copper maran hen with a hole in the back of the neck, I'm thinking it's from the rooster mounting/holding on as lots of feathers are missing, it's big enough that a pencil could fit in for size wise, any ideas on how to treat it?
She's still laying like a champ alll the years of raising I've never had or seen this, she's in the alleyway in front of the pens with 3 young salmon favorelle pullets away from the other adult birds
Thanks,
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Re: Hen with hole in neck :/
I would use BluKote to spray into the entire wound. If not pack it with Polysporin Ointment. Lucky it isn't hot weather so no flies around.
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Re: Hen with hole in neck :/
Killerbunny wrote: ↑Fri Jan 18, 2019 8:43 amI would use BluKote to spray into the entire wound. If not pack it with Polysporin Ointment. Lucky it isn't hot weather so no flies around.
It's amazing how fast they can heal given time and space.
BlueKote definitely the best way to go, keeps the surrounding area desinfected too.
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Re: Hen with hole in neck :/
This caused me to go look for my Blukote in case @Giffen Farms needed it. I do have some Colin but it's expired
It's been kept in a cool basement since purchase so I can't imagine it wouldn't still work. Anybody know?
It's been kept in a cool basement since purchase so I can't imagine it wouldn't still work. Anybody know?
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Re: Hen with hole in neck :/
That looks pretty nasty, I can't see the rooster doing that much damage, sure you don't have a predator?
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Re: Hen with hole in neck :/
How far out of date is it. I would still use up to 6 months after. TSC version is Blue Lotion, a dab on found in the horse aisle.
https://www.tscstores.com/BLUE-LOTION-W ... P3620.aspx
https://www.tscstores.com/BLUE-LOTION-W ... P3620.aspx
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Re: Hen with hole in neck :/
Holy cow, that looks nasty.
I agree; it is amazing how fast hens heal from open wounds.
We have Vetracyn (sp?) that we spray on wounds. Is Blukote similar?
I agree; it is amazing how fast hens heal from open wounds.
We have Vetracyn (sp?) that we spray on wounds. Is Blukote similar?
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Re: Hen with hole in neck :/
Iodine also works well as an antiseptic; so does Betadine solution, and both are less expensive than Blue Lotion.
Blu-Kote is an antiseptic. Vetericyn is probably similar. It's an antimicrobial. I guess it boils down to use whatever you have on hand or can easily find in your area on short notice.
Blu-Kote is an antiseptic. Vetericyn is probably similar. It's an antimicrobial. I guess it boils down to use whatever you have on hand or can easily find in your area on short notice.
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Re: Hen with hole in neck :/
Looks nasty for sure. I might consider polysporin with vet wrap to keep everyone away from bugging her. I've used blu note before as well...I should own shares in polysporin for sure...lol
I agree it looks more like an attack than an over active rooster.
I agree it looks more like an attack than an over active rooster.
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