Hi all,
I posted about my injured chick before (https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=6585903#p6585903)
but just found out a few days ago that a bone in one of her toes has been completely severed and the end exposed.
I tried treating with Penicillin but stopped after I saw this because I figured it's just going to get infected again unless the toe is amputated. Are my suspicions correct?
She is the prettiest, sweetest little pullet and I really want her to live a long, happy life. If it looks like she'll do well without any medical intervention, then I'll keep her. If not, well, I've just posted a number of advertisements around the net (incl BYC), offering her for free to a good home that'll take her to a vet.
Your input will be greatly appreciated!
I posted about my injured chick before (https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=6585903#p6585903)
but just found out a few days ago that a bone in one of her toes has been completely severed and the end exposed.
I tried treating with Penicillin but stopped after I saw this because I figured it's just going to get infected again unless the toe is amputated. Are my suspicions correct?
She is the prettiest, sweetest little pullet and I really want her to live a long, happy life. If it looks like she'll do well without any medical intervention, then I'll keep her. If not, well, I've just posted a number of advertisements around the net (incl BYC), offering her for free to a good home that'll take her to a vet.
Your input will be greatly appreciated!
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