Edens_Echo
In the Brooder
- Mar 10, 2023
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I have a 4-5 week old chick who had a horrific injury about a week ago. A lot of skin and feathers went missing and it's back and tail were a bloody mess. No idea what happened but we cleaned and sprayed it with terramycin and have had the chick in my bedroom ever since. A week later the chick otherwise fine and healthy and the skin is starting heal around the edges...but I'm wondering about the preen gland. I'm hoping it isn't badly damaged and will heal in time.
At what point does a chick's preen gland start producing oil?
If the gland is too badly damaged what suggestions for skin and feather care going forward? And anything we can do for the skin and newly growing feathers in the meantime?
Chick is doing a lot of "work" on the feathers, but maybe it's just because the down is growing out?
Thanks!
At what point does a chick's preen gland start producing oil?
If the gland is too badly damaged what suggestions for skin and feather care going forward? And anything we can do for the skin and newly growing feathers in the meantime?
Chick is doing a lot of "work" on the feathers, but maybe it's just because the down is growing out?
Thanks!