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Whoop whoop! Good news!

I'm sure she will be just fine, if you see focused pecking beyond just inquisitive, then I'd bandage it up. You got this! And, chicks are pretty tough!

You're welcome, if you have any other questions I'll try to help, and I'd love updates on the chicks healing ❤

Hmm, I'd be tempted to Blu-Kote it. It would keep it from being pecked and also provide some wound treatment. Vetricyn would be another good option but wouldn't hide the red color. Do you have a red heat lamp on the chicks?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/is-this-bumble-foot-on-a-4-wk-chick.1458034/page-2 Hen Pen Jem was awesome, her post partway down the page above shows the wrap!

Looking at the photo again, is that blood or did she get some ink or dye on her?

I would think she's ok, but she will be at risk of the other chicks pecking it. I'm trying to remember (so please do a verification search!) I think it is blu-kote that will keep others from seeing the red and pecking it. You could also use a band-aid or vet wrap and cover it. It will be...