Wounds

Other Names

 • contusions, abrasions, cuts, bruises


Organism or Mechanism

• other birds
• roosts
• sharp edges on nest boxes or feeders.
• rats
• dogs
• rough handling

Preventative Measures

• Ensure housing is free of things that might cause injuries.
• Keep few if any roosters in laying flock.
• Do not allow children or dogs to chase birds.
• Move birds in crates when transferring to new housing.

Management Treatments

• Remove roosters or aggressive birds from flock.

Physical Treatments

• Apply hydrogen peroxide to wounds.


Nutritional Treatments


Herbal Treatments

• Apply solution of 8 drops calendula tincture to 1 cup water and bathe wound 2-3 times daily.

Homeopathic Treatments

• Give Arnica 6C or Aconite 6C for early infections.
• Make Arnica lotion of 1 part Arnica tincture to 20 parts water and put a few drops in chickens mouth.
 • Hypericum for crushing injuries to toes or wings.