Help! Guinea hen seriously injured

[Phoebetv28]

She is definitely flapping around and fighting me when I wash the wound. I hate stressing her but glad to hear that it’s a good sign she’s got the strength.

I read on other posts that Silver Sulfadiazine Cream is better to use than Neosporin—would you suggest that or Vaseline is still better?

Planning on trying to get a vet to consult me over the phone tomorrow!

 

[Eggcessive]

I do like plain Neosporin/triple antibiotic ointment, or Polysporin ointment for deep wounds used twice a day after cleaning. You can also use MediHoney or manuka honey. You can make saline at home by adding 2 tsp of salt to 1 liter or quart of water. Use a spray bottle or dab it on to clean the wound twice a day. Some use chlorhexidene or Hibiclens for wound care. Keep her away from flies, and separated until she heals. Watch for a bad odor or pus/purulent drainage. Do you have any pictures of the wound? Sorry , I just looked back and saw them. Not too bad. It can take several weeks for a large wound to fill in and heal. If she is fighting, that is a good sign. How is she eating and drinking? You can wrap her in a towel to handle her with more ease, or get another to help you. Let us know how she gets along.

 

[Eggcessive]

Silver sulfadiazine (sulfodene) cream is used in deep burns, and requires a vet prescription. You could ask the vet about it.