Help. Chicken has a wound on her comb

[gothicpicasso]

I just went out to the run and found one of my d’Uccle chickens had blood around her face. I picked her up and realized her comb has been wounded. I didn’t see anything happen or hear anything. I have Vericyn plus spray. Will that work to help or do I need to get something else? Any advice will be appreciated.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Doesn't look too bad. I'd clean it up, & apply Triple Antibiotic ointment to it.

 

[gothicpicasso]

Doesn't look too bad. I'd clean it up, & apply Triple Antibiotic ointment to it.

Thank you. So the same over the counter stuff that I’d put on my own cuts? Also should she be separated?

 

[topochico225]

Thank you. So the same over the counter stuff that I’d put on my own cuts? Also should she be separated?

If the wound isn't too bad after you clean it, you *may* be able to put her back with the flock. Please post pics after you clean it.

 

[gothicpicasso]

If the wound isn't too bad after you clean it, you *may* be able to put her back with the flock. Please post pics after you clean it.

Ok. What’s the best way to clean it? Just water and a towel or should I use peroxide or the vetricyn I have?

 

[topochico225]

Ok. What’s the best way to clean it? Just water and a towel or should I use peroxide or the vetricyn I have?

Peroxide can hinder tissue growth. Try Vetericyn.

 

[Eggcessive]

Vetericyn wounds spray works well, as well as saline, and neither would hurt if they get into the eye. You can make normal saline at home or buy it at most pharmacies. Plain Neosporin or Triple Antibiotic Ointment are fine as well. Can you see if there is any damage to her eye, or is it just covered in the blood? Are the others pecking at her? I would watch close,y for bullying, and separate in a dog crate inside the coop if necessary.

 

[gothicpicasso]

Vetericyn wounds spray works well, as well as saline, and neither would hurt if they get into the eye. You can make normal saline at home or buy it at most pharmacies. Plain Neosporin or Triple Antibiotic Ointment are fine as well. Can you see if there is any damage to her eye, or is it just covered in the blood? Are the others pecking at her? I would watch close,y for bullying, and separate in a dog crate inside the coop if necessary.

I have seen some pecking but it’s more like move out of my way and not bullying. I haven’t seen anyone getting chased. Both eyes looked fine I think it’s just blood from the comb. I’ve also never noticed and comb pecking. It’s typically just a quick move out of my space peck. I hadn’t noticed any of that today. I’d tossed a bunch of veggies in the run and they were all going about eating them up. I’ll use the Vetericyn to clean it. Should I then put the antibiotic cream on afterwards?

 

[HawaiiCoyote]

it is recommended to use Neosporin that does not have added pain relief.
Just use the normal stuff

 

[HawaiiCoyote]

the stuff to use:




the stuff to NOT use: