BR Rollers
62 posts
Jan 01, 2007
3:43 PM
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I just had a hawk attack and one of my birds got hit .
I got to it before the hawk could fly off with it.
It got hit pretty good and has a tear in the neck on the side of the throat. It also has a dime size hole on its breast. How can I patch it up or should I just let it heal on it's own? She is alert and standing okay right now.
Any help would be appreciated.
Ronnie
Last Edited by on Jan 01, 2007 3:44 PM
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STARFIRE
271 posts
Jan 01, 2007
3:47 PM
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-Hey BR.
You got a needle and thread?Just sew him up.
STARFIRE
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longarm
22 posts
Jan 01, 2007
3:50 PM
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hey ronnie
If she is standing ok and not still bleeding heavy I would let her be be for a bit. I would give her some electros and vitamins in her water and watch the neck wound to insure it hasnt torn her crop. I wouldnt advocate washing her off right now let the blood and feather mass hold the wound shutfor 5to 6 days then offer a bath to her. congrates on getting her back it aint a win but sure better than a loss. c.j.
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nicksiders
1131 posts
Jan 01, 2007
4:12 PM
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If you have large rips and gashes I would stitch it as Stan states and them lots of vitamins and isolate for removing stress.
Nick
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Snicker Rollers
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BR Rollers
63 posts
Jan 01, 2007
4:17 PM
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Thanks guys for your help! I had them on lock down until yesterday I let them out without harm. I let them out again today and got hit twice! 1 killed and 1 wounded. Lost a very nice Red grizzle hen. they had me in a crossfire. I was attempting to make the hawks day real bad when my son yelled another hawk from my backside. 2 at once they hit me. I banded 75 last spring and now Im down to 24! The hen thats wounded was going to be stocked this year she is that good. She is resting now and is alert. she is isolated in comfort. I havent handled her yet. My wife is out so i called and told her to bring home some liquid bandage. I am going to see if I can get it closed up as much as possible. I thought about super glue?
Wish me luck!
Thanks again
Ronnie
Last Edited by on Jan 01, 2007 4:18 PM
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nicksiders
1133 posts
Jan 01, 2007
4:23 PM
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That wound under the wing did not look good.....too dark red which is a bad sign. If they cough up blood you are probably right about that ugly wound getting to the lungs.
Too bad, Russ
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Snicker Rollers
Last Edited by on Jan 01, 2007 4:24 PM
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ultrasonic
34 posts
Jan 01, 2007
4:53 PM
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You should always have needle and thread on hand,but not a regular needle and thread for sowing.You can get a curved disinfected needle and the type of tread that they use for stitches from any Dentist.They both come together in a sealed package,any dentist will sell them to you if you let them know what your useing them for!
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Frank
Last Edited by on Jan 01, 2007 4:54 PM
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MCCORMICKLOFTS
1004 posts
Jan 01, 2007
5:37 PM
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Super glue is the trick fix to close up the crop wounds and larger skin wounds. That is exactly what super glue was developed for...the combat fields. It works really good, but you will have to re apply it several times if they drink a lot of water. For the "meat" wounds, I've found just using an antibiotic ointment lavishly over the wound will heal them up really fast. You will be surprised how fast!. The wounds under the wings like Russ showed are usually fatal within a few hours as much of the time it is a puncture wound to the lung. These birds heal up pretty quick if given the chance.
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chachi
17 posts
Jan 01, 2007
6:49 PM
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Hey Jay, Not trying to be stupid, but used or unused coffee grounds? What kind of coffe works out best?
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J_Star
733 posts
Jan 01, 2007
7:21 PM
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Any fresh (unused) coffee ground that is used in the coffee machine. But what's best is the fine ground coffee. My mother used to use it on us when we were kids and cut our selves bad to stop the bleeding quick. I still use it today. The other day I used it on my neighbor's dog because he got in a fight and was injured. All the neighbor's were surprised by the coffee's effect on stopping the bleeding fast. Good luck.
Jay
Last Edited by on Jan 01, 2007 7:23 PM
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chachi
19 posts
Jan 01, 2007
7:32 PM
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Thanks Jay, super glue, sewing needle, and coffee grounds. My lesson of the day. Just had a coopers fly right behind me around the corner of my loft close enough I thought it was one of my birds got out while I was feeding them. 'Tis the season for me, all the tricks of the trade help(hopefully won't need them too much). Thanks
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Electric-man
103 posts
Jan 01, 2007
8:10 PM
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Haven't used the coffee grounds but Brian is right on with the super glue. Used it several times on animals,myself even the kids. Works well! My wife has been a nurse for over twenty years, had a doctor recommend it years ago when nothing else is availible!Thanks about the coffee grounds idea.
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BR Rollers
65 posts
Jan 01, 2007
10:19 PM
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Well guys this has been a very good thread for all. We have all learned something from my bird getting hit buy this hawk and will most likely save more birds in the future. My hen is looking pretty good right now and I used liquid Bandage on her wounds. It is pretty much the same thing as super glue. I have her in my pigeon hospital resting. Tomorrow will tell for sure of the outcome.
Thanks very much for all who posted when I needed help.
Ronnie
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smokey
101 posts
Jan 02, 2007
10:01 AM
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this is what it,s all about. let us no how things turn out thanks smokey
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Steve_uk
14 posts
Jan 02, 2007
10:09 AM
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Would Nescafe work?
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Hector Coya
95 posts
Jan 02, 2007
11:17 AM
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Super Glue work's bes i always have some handy for that reason.
Hector c
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BR Rollers
66 posts
Jan 02, 2007
7:03 PM
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Well, it's been over 24 hours since I repaired this hen.
So far it's looking pretty good. She is in a small carrier so she wont try to move around. I gave her food and water but I haven't seen her eating or drinking. Not to say when I wasn't looking or around she didn't. The indication I am going by to think she is going to make it is she is very alert and not droopy at all. I haven't handled her since I glued her together and want her to not move around much right now. Any idea's how long it will take before its safe to pick her up and look at her progress?
Again thanks for coming to my rescue when it was needed.
Ronnie
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nicksiders
1148 posts
Jan 02, 2007
7:38 PM
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Give her a couple of full days and you should be able to carefully handle her to check wound progress. Just drink the coffee yourself.
Nick
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Snicker Rollers
Last Edited by on Jan 02, 2007 7:38 PM
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jammerlofts
86 posts
Jan 02, 2007
7:42 PM
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ronnie
i hope that hen does well for you the first 24 hours are the worste so things should be ok
jc
jammerlofts
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