I have five chicks that we hatched from eggs that are almost six weeks old. I can keep him in the brooder longer, but was wondering if I could put them out in the coop with the two hens that I have. The hens are golden comets and are five months old.
An update:
Have been giving Epsom salt soaks to his foot twice a day as well as putting ointment on. The foot looks better but he did lose a toenail.
I have not purchased the one wound care treatment that Rosemary thyme mentioned
Thank you for all your help!
Good morning! Thank you for all of your help. I have been giving him Epsom soaks twice a day now and applying Neosporin to his foot. I clean the bedding every couple of days. The bedding is hemp. The problem is that it sticks to his foot/sores. Perhaps I should try wood chips? The bottom of his...