5 week old tophat with scab on beak and limping on 1 leg

[katee]

Hello, I have a 5 week old tophat. It has been limping for about 5 days and now i noticed this scab on the beak getting bigger. At first I thought it Injured its leg from being with the other chicks and I wasn't sure if the scab on the beak was from them starting to peck at it since it has a hard time getting around? I've separated it now from the other chicks. It still gets up to eat and drink. Any ideas on what it may be? Thanks in advance for any info, hoping it's nothing top serious

 

[FathertoFeathers]

That would be my guess. I would say that the other chickens are pecking at the sore on its beak. Separate the chicken from the others until the wound is fully healed then you can reintroduce them.

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

Agree it needs to be separated, apply some type of blue kote, antibiotic ointment without pain med added. You can give baby aspirin for the limp and restrict activities.