Chickens attacked , killed and mauled by neighbors dog-

[Wyorp Rock]

Just put the shirt over her wings?

Tonight my daughter and I did make a bandana covering with a nonstick bandage under it as she was constantly pecking at her open wound. Tomorrow I also have the Vetrcyn spray arriving and also have been feeding her herbs and berries I grow that are great for inflammation. I'm starting to wonder if she is in so much pain she can't poop but if she was in so much pain would she be able to peck at her wound

I think you have done a nice job with the bandana and non stick pad, if that's working, then that's what I'd stay with.

If you find that she is able to remove the bandana, then try the t-shirt. Put is on her, you may have to open the sleeves up a little more, but the extra material makes it harder for them to get at the wounds sometimes.

Vetericyn is good, but you really want to keep the wound fairly covered with ointment so it doesn't dry out. Did the Vet give you any silver sulfadiazine? If not, then I'd use triple antibiotic ointment on the wound(s).

All of your ladies are just lovely, I'm so sorry that you've had to go through this and them too.

 

[YogaMom]

Sometimes when animals are injured or stressed, it can slow down their digestive system. If she's eating and drinking that's really good. I'd follow your vet's advice.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your chicken and I'm glad you have two alive who can keep each other company. I hope your chicken continues to improve. It sounds like (hopefully) she's already on the right path.

And I'd really think about the security of your yard/fence/chicken run. Now that the neighboring dogs have in their little doggy memories that they ate a delicious chicken, they will want to come back for seconds. (I love dogs, but in this case they are now a predator with a memory of your yard as a place to get a meal). I know that in theory it's your neighbor's responsibility to make sure the fence is secure from his side, but they say "If you want something done right . . . ".

My husband plans to go on their side and add even more screws to the pickets . They must have been working on one area for a bit to loosen up the bottom and I still can't believe two big dogs were able to squeeze through the way they did.
I knew we always were taking a chance with wildlife and then free ranging in our backyard, but never once did I think it would be a neighbors dogs when we have a solid fence. Heck I wouldn't put it past them to even climb a fence now . At this point I'm not sure when the two will head back out as Maisie my Orpington heals. I wasn't planning temp of two House hens but our garage is crazy hot. So Maisie stays in a bin and Bella acts like a dog lol. I tried for a little bit going in my backyard with her. She wanted in her coop and attempted to lay an egg but she wanted out when she didn't see me and never laid. She now just runs to my door. She NEVER liked being inside as when it gets really hot I would let them in through my bedroom backdoor to cool off a few minutes

 

[YogaMom]

I think you have done a nice job with the bandana and non stick pad, if that's working, then that's what I'd stay with.

If you find that she is able to remove the bandana, then try the t-shirt. Put is on her, you may have to open the sleeves up a little more, but the extra material makes it harder for them to get at the wounds sometimes.

All of your ladies are just lovely, I'm so sorry that you've had to go through this and them too.

Thank you the vet was impressed with how healthy she appeared.

 

[YogaMom]

I think you have done a nice job with the bandana and non stick pad, if that's working, then that's what I'd stay with.

If you find that she is able to remove the bandana, then try the t-shirt. Put is on her, you may have to open the sleeves up a little more, but the extra material makes it harder for them to get at the wounds sometimes.

Vetericyn is good, but you really want to keep the wound fairly covered with ointment so it doesn't dry out. Did the Vet give you any silver sulfadiazine? If not, then I'd use triple antibiotic ointment on the wound(s).

All of your ladies are just lovely, I'm so sorry that you've had to go through this and them too.

The sulfadiazine is what he gave us and we smeared that on before bandage. I know it works really well but also had read before it could low WBC so figure I would do a little bit of everything and make sure she is getting good nutrients too

 

[YogaMom]

This was today with my Easter Egger. I'm convinced she is still coming out of shock. This afternoon .y daughter said "um Mom, come see where Bella is" Of course, my side of the bed too lol. This hen used to NOT like me

 

[YogaMom]

Todqys pic. Just sprayed her with the vetericyn. Is this really going to heal?! Tonight will dobthe irrigation and silver sulfadizine and tomorrow she had a follow up apt .but omg are chickens really THAT tough? Is the yellow fat or lung? Or it it not as deep as it appears

 

[SnackMeat]

Unfortunately, animals are considered property so you need to at least consider filing a report for property damage.

A four year old Brahma, exact breed and quality replacement cost.

Damages to your run.

Vet bills and possible replacement of your Easter Egger should she pass.

Any damages to your fence.


This isn't about getting angry. This is about dispassionately tabulating all the costs, filing a police report, and potentially suing for those costs.

The neighbor has already proven to be flippant about their animals getting out and causing damage and harm. Unless you either do everything for him, or make the police involvement, fines, and potential small claims court such that they will do what they should have responsibly done in the first place-- then anytime their dogs do the same thing they'll think $150 and some cookies and a half assed apology with some severe blame displacement on the dogs will be enough.

It's not.


Think about where you want to be with their neighbor and your chicken's safety in six months, two years, etc. it's hard to do this stuff now but if you think about them acting this same way later, it might be easier to call your non emergency police line, explain the matter and ask what options there are in wanting a police report filed.

At the very least, your homeowner's insurance might cover the damage and go after him for you. For that you would need a police report. But you would also have to factor in raised rates. But, everyone is raising rates and unfortunately it looks like insurances need to be swapped fairly regularly to keep premiums low anyway.

 

[YogaMom]

Should a wound smell at all and this soon? It doesn't smell like fish but reminds me of dirty bandaids or death. I want to . I usually don't have a weak stomach. Her fabric little bandana covering slipped off and so I put more ssd and Vetrcyn before tying it back on

 

[SnackMeat]

Probably not a good sign. I would flush it with saline every time you change the bandages.

I don't know about for chickens, but when my old dog got bit by another dog, I would flush with saline, pack with tumeric paste (just tumeric and water) in the outer area and then pack the sensitive area in his under eye skin with Neosporin. But I would say we were doing saline flushes 2-3 times a day.


I believe doxycycline and another common antibiotic (amoxicillin maybe) are used for chickens. Hopefully she's on that but if you can't get a quick script I believe you can use fish antibiotics which should be OTC.


There's also these silicone bandages that keep the wound wet (good thing. Helps with drainage and also keeps the wound from drying to the silicone and tearing. Dry scabs can also tear at healing skin too easily so it's a constant state of two steps forward one step back, especially with animals.)

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Todqys pic. Just sprayed her with the vetericyn. Is this really going to heal?! Tonight will dobthe irrigation and silver sulfadizine and tomorrow she had a follow up apt .but omg are chickens really THAT tough? Is the yellow fat or lung? Or it it not as deep as it appears

That is fat.

The wound has been cleaned/irrigated, so I wouldn't clean it anymore unless it gets soiled.
You want to apply your ointment to keep the wound moist.

Yes, chickens are that tough, they can overcome a lot of things. Infection will take them out, so see what your vet thinks tomorrow. If you are concerned, ask him to prescribe you antibiotics. Amoxicillin is usually a good choice for wounds.