Pecking order injuries? Or more serious?

[manorhousechix]

Hi there- I have a flock of 6- they’re about 8 weeks old. One has a little bare spot on its neck and another has a dot of blood where it’s beak meets its comb.

Just wondering if this is part of the normal pecking order wear-and-tear or if I should be investigating something more serious?

Thanks for always being there to save the day, BYC!

Blood spot on my EE



Bald spot on my Buff Brahma

 

[dunnmom]

That doesn't look too bad. Just keep a look out for any new injuries.

 

[RodNTN]

How much space do they have? Are they still in the brooder or have they been moved outside? The injuries don't look too bad, but you don't want it taking a turn for the worse.

 

[manorhousechix]

How much space do they have? Are they still in the brooder or have they been moved outside? The injuries don't look too bad, but you don't want it taking a turn for the worse.

They moved out to the coop about a week ago. But just noticed these injuries today. Any advice on keeping it minimal? Thank you!

 

[RodNTN]

They moved out to the coop about a week ago. But just noticed these injuries today. Any advice on keeping it minimal? Thank you!

Just make sure they have enough space, feed, water, the basics My 8 week old Old English game cockerel had a blood spot on the same exact spot that your EE has one. This age is usually when the pecking order takes place, so there is going to be a bit of fighting, nothing to worry about!

 

[Ejcole02]

Do you have hardware cloth near them? They might be trying to peck through it and injuring thier beak. 2 of my 7 week old rocks just got the same thing.