Help! Found a poor chicken that fell off a poultry truck

[Cjcyndi]

I was driving and found poor chicken on the side of the road on some grass. It looks like she’s wounded but it’s not infected. I have chickens of my own and want to take her home. I know I’ll have to keep her separated from the flock for a while but any other tips. Do you guys think she’ll make it?

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Poor baby, i hope she doesn’t die
Thank you for rescuing her!

In the first picture, it looks like shes got a wound? Or something a bit bloody? Could you get a close up pic of there?
Some electrolytes might perk her up a bit!

 

[Cjcyndi]

Poor baby, i hope she doesn’t die
Thank you for rescuing her!

In the first picture, it looks like shes got a wound? Or something a bit bloody? Could you get a close up pic of there?
Some electrolytes might perk her up a bit!

Yes it looks like a hole puncture but it doesn’t look infected. Im gonna put some vetericyn and then some betadine on the wound

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

Yes it looks like a hole puncture but it doesn’t look infected. Im gonna put some vetericyn and then some betadine on the wound

OK thats good idea!

 

[Cjcyndi]

OK thats good idea!

Well, I decided against the Betadine since further research suggested it might be too harsh so instead I sprayed vetericyn on it and gave her a boiled egg. She seems to struggle to stand on her feet but hopefully that improves

 

[Eggcessive]

You can put a dab of plain Neosporin or bacitracin ointment on her wound twice a day. Or take some vaseline or other ointment and mix it with a drop of the Betadine. You’re a good person to rescue the hen. Hopefully she won’t suffer. Meat birds can have broken legs or heart problems since they are usually ready for butchering at 6-8 weeks of age. If she survives, and doesn’t have internal injuries, I would not let her overeat, but get some exercise and limit her feed. Let us know how she gets along.

 

[AshVau22]

Poor thing she'll at least have a chance at life if she pulls through. I don't know if this is true or not but my grandfather always said that when they transport chicken like that for slaughter they drug them to keep them calm. When I was younger the Amish hardware store had a box of them someone found on the road. They were so clam and just laid still and slept for almost 2 days after my grandparents brought them home. My grandma had a soft stop for all animals probably were I get it from. I don't remember how long they lived but she had them for awhile.

 

[EmmaDonovan]

I don't have advice but thank you for taking her in. Whatever happens, she is safe and looked after and no longer alone.

 

[Cjcyndi]

You can put a dab of plain Neosporin or bacitracin ointment on her wound twice a day. Or take some vaseline or other ointment and mix it with a drop of the Betadine. You’re a good person to rescue the hen. Hopefully she won’t suffer. Meat birds can have broken legs or heart problems since they are usually ready for butchering at 6-8 weeks of age. If she survives, and doesn’t have internal injuries, I would not let her overeat, but get some exercise and limit her feed. Let us know how she gets along.

Thanks I will try to put that on her wound. It’s sad that she’s a meat bird and doesn’t have a high chance at life but right now she is bathed and clean and in a safe place

 

[Cjcyndi]

Poor thing she'll at least have a chance at life if she pulls through. I don't know if this is true or not but my grandfather always said that when they transport chicken like that for slaughter they drug them to keep them calm. When I was younger the Amish hardware store had a box of them someone found on the road. They were so clam and just laid still and slept for almost 2 days after my grandparents brought them home. My grandma had a soft stop for all animals probably were I get it from. I don't remember how long they lived but she had them for awhile.

She did look super sleepy and kept closing her eyes. I would have to wake her up so she could drink water