I was bitten by a chicken. what should I do?

I've been “bitten” by chickens many times as a child. No long term damage. One of the answers says wash wound with disinfectant. WRONG. Wash with soap and water. read more

In fact, if your chicken has been bitten by a dog or a raccoon and you are worried about rabies, stop worrying. Birds can't get rabies; only mammals can. If she is in a great deal of pain, you may dissolve 5 aspirin per gallon of water and let her drink that--it should reduce the pain.Make sure she is no longer bleeding since aspirin thins the blood and can increase bleeding. read more