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Too true....

That is such great news. I do the same thing on here, it feels like having a safety net. ☺️

It is, but ointments more just keep the wound from drying out, so that the natural moisture of the body can do it healing process. A wet bandage would be bad, so it is really more about balance.

Yeah, I think that would be fine, just anything thick that would obscure it some. That will probably help it completely heal faster since it would help hold in the moisture a bit, too.

oh, you could also put some salve or neosporin on her spot before you put her in there. Maybe you are already? I find that makes other birds less likely to think it is something to peck at.

Yeah, she looks totally normal in the picture. That sounds good. Let us know how she does.

Yeah, it definitely happens, but I'll bet that she'll be fine after a week or so. If you are really concerned, maybe you can set up a clear enclosure for her in the moms crate so she is by herself but can see everyone, but that might be overkill. I think if you will be around to watch the...

Is her wound looking normal, too? Maybe that is the only concern is that someone would peck at it. I think that is pretty unlikely though. I would just watch closely.

I don't know a ton about hatching chicks, but from what I know about raising chicks, if she is acting normal I would get her out there. You want to make sure she imprints on mom and not someone/thing else.