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    Need help: RIR keeps pecking at leghorn's vent causing it to bleed

    I think the problem was when my leghorn first started laying, it bled because of the huge eggs. And so, the RIR was attracted to the wound and kept pecking at it. I've heard from someone that chickens go after each other's wounds so hopefully when my leghorn heals they will no longer have to be...
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    Need help: RIR keeps pecking at leghorn's vent causing it to bleed

    Thanks for the help Robin! I've isolated the two birds and plan to wash and disinfect the wound with neosporin. It would be unfortunate if I had to get rid of the RIR or keep them isolated long term.
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    Need help: RIR keeps pecking at leghorn's vent causing it to bleed

    Whenever my leghorn tries to lay an egg, it seems that the RIR pecks at it, giving bloody eggs. How do I disinfect and clean the leghorn's wound and how do I stop the RIR from pecking her? Any suggestions would be great, thanks in advance!
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