MenervaGladysandPenny
In the Brooder
- Apr 27, 2023
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Hello!
I have 3 week old chicks. I noticed one has a presumed small pecking injury on her face. I noticed it today when we were holding her. It’s a bit red but not actively bleeding, about the size of a pea. I cleaned it and applied hen healer. The chicks took an immense interest in this, and most of the hen healer is gone. I’ve been keeping an eye on the chick and otherwise she is doing well. I have noticed an occasional peck to her wound. I want to put on a thick layer of hen healer, but am wondering if I should leave it alone for now. What are your thoughts? How aggressive should I be with intervening again?
I’m getting them into a bigger brooder in the next few days. They are currently @ 1sq/ft per bird, and I am moving them to 2sq/ft per bird. I haven’t noticed any other picking or abnormal behavior.
Thank you for your time!
I have 3 week old chicks. I noticed one has a presumed small pecking injury on her face. I noticed it today when we were holding her. It’s a bit red but not actively bleeding, about the size of a pea. I cleaned it and applied hen healer. The chicks took an immense interest in this, and most of the hen healer is gone. I’ve been keeping an eye on the chick and otherwise she is doing well. I have noticed an occasional peck to her wound. I want to put on a thick layer of hen healer, but am wondering if I should leave it alone for now. What are your thoughts? How aggressive should I be with intervening again?
I’m getting them into a bigger brooder in the next few days. They are currently @ 1sq/ft per bird, and I am moving them to 2sq/ft per bird. I haven’t noticed any other picking or abnormal behavior.
Thank you for your time!