8 day old isa chick has a scratch on her foot.

[Mamaorpington]

Hello everyone! My 8 day old baby chick has a scratch on it’s foot. I have no idea how she got it and what to do. I was going to introduce some grass from the area where I am going to keep them. Is it okay at this age? Can I still introduce the soil or will she get an infection? I check my set up for sharp edges but I can’t find any. Thank you inadvance for any assistance.

 

[paneubert]

Am I crazy, or are there not any feet in that photo?

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Can you take a close up picture of said foot?

 

[Mamaorpington]

Sorry, I didn’t realize I upload that photo. (That is a photo of the scratching. They dug threw wood chips and paper towels to get to Bolton of container.) I can’t get a good pic with out stressing her out. I have been watching her very closely. It seem to be okay now. Knowing that she has a small scratch can I still introduce dirt?

 

[paneubert]

If you are really worried, spread some antibiotic ointment on it. Neosporin for example. Or any brand of antibiotic ointment. Just don't use one that also includes a pain reliever since some pain meds are bad for birds.

 

[Mamaorpington]

If you are really worried, spread some antibiotic ointment on it. Neosporin for example. Or any brand of antibiotic ointment. Just don't use one that also includes a pain reliever since some pain meds are bad for birds.

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If you are really worried, spread some antibiotic ointment on it. Neosporin for example. Or any brand of antibiotic ointment. Just don't use one that also includes a pain reliever since some pain meds are bad for birds.

Thank you