Can I use Blu Kote on chicks?

[Keggen]

I have chicks about 5 weeks old that are being moved to a larger space today. Sometime yesterday they started getting antsy or something and started pecking at their backs. I can only guess that this was a space or boredom issue and am remedying that today. I need to know if I should use that triple antibiotic stuff that is over the counter but safe for chickens or should I use Blu Kote?

I want to treat it for possible infection but also to prevent them from continuing this in their new spot.

 

[scratch'n'peck]

If there are bare spots or scabs that you want to cover then you can use the blu-kote to help prevent further pecking. If the pecking spots are not really visible then the ointment would be fine. They both have antiseptic properties and should be safe on 5 week olds.

 

[Eggcessive]

Blu-Kote has gengian violet an antiseptic/antifungal and alchohol, plus the blue color disquises red areas to prevent pecking. It is safe for all chicks.

 

[Keggen]

Excellent, thanks so much!!