Advice Please! Injured chick!!

[rrand5]

This is my 2 week old EE chick. He was safe in the brooder with 9 other chicks so I have no idea what happend. There is no blood or feathers anywhere. So upset.

I have moved him out of the brooder. Sprayed the wound with antiseptic spray, sprinkled corn starch on it, and given him some molasses water with a dropper. He has access to clean food and water and seems fine otherwise. I also checked his vent and it is fine.

If anyone has any advice on how to care for him or even what his chances of survival are I would really appreciate it.

 

[TwinsLoveChicks]

Maybe he got attacked by the other chicks? I'm not sure. I think his chances of survival are pretty good, especially considering he's acting fine otherwise.

By the way,

Thanks!

 

[rrand5]

Thank you so much for responding! And the welcome

 

[TwinsLoveChicks]

You're welcome.

 

[TwinsLoveChicks]

He's really pretty.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Looks like a bit of picking turned vicious -- separating him was the right move as once there is the slightest wound it invites more attacks. Chickens and chicks are very resilient -- provide him with good supportive care (warmth, nutrition, hydration) and monitor for infection and you'll be amazed at how quickly he heals up.

 

[rrand5]

Thank you both so much! That is so good to hear! I thought he was a goner. First time raising chicks and I didn't expect so much drama so early on! He is very pretty, my daughter's favorite. She was heartbroken when she got home from school today.

 

[TwinsLoveChicks]

How is he doing?

 

[rrand5]

He is doing really good. Definitely not enjoying being alone. I put him in with the others for a supervised visit today, thinking maybe they wouldn't notice, but they did and I had to quickly grab him out again. Won't be trying that again until he is 100% healed. Looks like the feathers took the worst of it. Will they ever grow back properly?

 

[TwinsLoveChicks]

They probably will eventually, though it may take a while. I have some chicks who got most of their wing feathers pulled out and they all grew back within a week or two. Glad to hear he's doing well!