Rooster attacked a newer rooster help!

[Hykiko]

So my big male rooster Junior who is Silver phoenix/Maran attacked one of our new roosters (Eagle) Tuesday, pecked out his left eye. The attack happened when I was moving chickens around and happened before I could grab him, I've contacted the vets and they can't get him in. I got a hold of a wildlife rehabilitation center who told me to just use eye wash and cotton swabs like I have been doing, the issue I'm really running into now is that there is puss coming from the eye socket. I'm worried I'm have to get him antibiotics to clear it up fully, another issue arise from this, due to Eagle hiding out after his attack, he decided to hide in one of the hens nesting boxes and that hen didn't like that and pecked the top of his head causing that to bleed. I've now got him isolated in another location to heal but the hen who was pecking him is now crowing like crazy because he was removed from the flock which is making him go off.

anyone with any info or help would be graciously appreciated!

 

[CoopBoots]

I messaged you with a picture of Eagle, I didn't want to get flagged for it.

Lots of graphic photos posted here, by necessity. Only way an injury can really be assessed. Graphic warning is always appreciated though! There's also spoiler tags if that makes you more comfortable!

So sorry about your rooster; I hope he mends asap. You'll get good advice on treatment here. Welcome to BYC!

 

[Hykiko]

Glad she is doing better!

So am I, baby Zoey is very slowly regrowing her feathers. Eagle’s head is also doing better and still growing in those new feathers, still treating his scaley legs. I’ve temporarily put Angry Bitches treatment on hold as I walked out to a happy surprise yesterday.

Got a few more to hatch as you can see, hoping they all hatch and survive!

 

[Lillith37]

Photos might be helpful. I would keep him separated until he properly heals, sounds like he’s been through a lot.

I think Terramycin is the go to antibiotic for eye related issues but I don’t know if that still applies in the case of the eye being pecked out.

Definitely keep flushing the wound with warm saline several times daily. Keep him somewhere dark, quiet and warm to minimise stress.

 

[Hykiko]

It’s OK to post such photos here, just post a “warning graphic photo” ahead of the pic.

Alright, thank you. To many issues in the past on other sites.

 

[Eggcessive]

It think the eyeball has been punctured by the first picture. Was the pus yellow or white? I would continue flushing the eye with either saline or eye wash 2-3 times a day, followed by applying either Terramycin eye ointment from a feed store or plain Neosporin or Triple Antibiotic Ointment. Most chickens can do well with only one eye, but roosters can be more at risk if they are in a flock with other roosters. Trim any spurs and dull them.

 

[Hykiko]

Sorry to hear that happened

I hope he gets better, as it looks like he is!

Thank you, he’s getting there slowly but surly.

 

[Hykiko]

The area of that wound and the wound of the little chicken I would think that your rooster is to blame. Likely with places of the wounds, he could be too aggressive well mating with the hens. And also fighting off your other rooster. I would recommend rehoming your rooster JR. For your flocks safety.


As for treating the wound I would clean it up, and spray it with the same spray and wrap it up. Hopefully no more choas breaks loose well you are gone!

The hens he attacked are new to the flock, there was 3 new hens. They’ve been separate till Monday when the hierarchy/pecking order came into play, but for some odd reason out of the 3 new hens this one hen got singled out.

Got her bandaged up, after wrapping her neck up she was standing but putting her beak to the kennel floor with eyes closed.

For the time being and safety I placed the other two in a separate area and Sarah the one who got attacked in her own kennel for safety n quiet.

The other two is Winifred and Mary, yes we named these three after the Sanderson sisters.

They’ve been doing fine till today, while I was at work.

 

[Hykiko]

Warning graphic picture ahead!

Sarah Sanderson’s neck is looking better each day, still only changing her bandages once a day. I did add an antiseptic spray and neosporn to the mix, so with 4 different things it’s actually done better. I have also upgraded her little spot so she can move around a little more

 

[Hykiko]

Congratulations!

Thank you, it’s been a crazy chaotic two weeks. At least some good came around, I’ll post updates on injuries still.