What. Should i do to treat a snake bite in my hen?

[CharleneSusan]

I have a momma hen that was bitten by snake trying to protect he babies. I managed to get the snake off her but now what should I do? I saved 5 chicks and the momma, lost at least 2 chicks.

 

[Mutt Chicken]

I'm sorry you lost chicks. I wish I had a more helpful response.

What type of snake? Where was she bitten? Is she having a reaction of any kind?

 

[Kiki]

Do you know what kind of snake it was?
I'd have to say I don't think there is actually much you can do but watch it to make sure it doesn't get infected, and secure your coop so no more snakes can get in.

 

[ChickNanny13]

IF you can, call a vet to see what more you can do or call your feed store to see what they suggest....So sorry for your loss & as said, check to make sure your coop is snake proof.

 

[CharleneSusan]

I'm sorry you lost chicks. I wish I had a more helpful response.

What type of snake? Where was she bitten? Is she having a reaction of any kind?

I believe it was a chicken snake. Not really sure if she is having a reaction. It was nearly dark when I found the snake in her nest. She went right back to sitting on the babies that I rescued when I put her in the chicken house. The snake had bit her on her wing and had a grip on her just above the wing when I got it off of her.

 

[CharleneSusan]

IF you can, call a vet to see what more you can do or call your feed store to see what they suggest....So sorry for your loss & as said, check to make sure your coop is snake proof.

She was not in the coup . She is a game hen that decided to make a nest in the garage.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Never heard of a "chicken" snake but I live in Hawaii and we don't have any That's a plus not as much predator issues here.

 

[Mutt Chicken]

I googled "chicken snake" and found out they are not poisonous snakes but they can eat a whole chicken! I'd probably begin my hardware cloth fort knowing that.

 

[CharleneSusan]

Do you know what kind of snake it was?
I'd have to say I don't think there is actually much you can do but watch it to make sure it doesn't get infected, and secure your coop so no more snakes can get in.

She was in the garage not the coup. She is 1 of 2 game hens that roam free with 2 roos since they were little. I now have her and the chicks in the chicken house.

 

[CharleneSusan]

Update : So far the hen seems to be doing ok. She did make it through the night. I was worried about nothing. Knock on wood.