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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Deano27 on October 20, 2008, 22:31

Title: wing bleeding...
Post by: Deano27 on October 20, 2008, 22:31

hi, my housemate had to rescue one of my chickens that had got wrapped in our netting fence today during todays high winds.  she was tightly trapped in the netting and apparently after she got her out her wing was bleeding.  though not bleeding really badly i want to make sure she'll be ok.  she's a fairly tough bird, one of our biggest and always keeps the others in check.  she went in to roost before i got home.  do i have any reason for concern?

Title: wing bleeding...
Post by: richyrich7 on October 20, 2008, 22:37

I'd just keep an eye on her wounds heal pretty fast on birds if not pecked at by others etc.  :D

Title: wing bleeding...
Post by: Bodger on October 20, 2008, 23:03

You can't beat a quick squirt of the old purple spray for occasions like this.

Title: wing bleeding...
Post by: Deano27 on October 21, 2008, 08:23

old purple spray?  am i missing something?

Title: wing bleeding...
Post by: Bodger on October 21, 2008, 08:41

You can obtain purple aerosol spray containing antiseptic and or antibiotic. Everyones animal first aid kit should contain one. :thumright:

Title: wing bleeding...
Post by: Aunt Sally on October 21, 2008, 09:45

You buy it from horsey supplies shops.