blood on tail

[makennads.com]

We have 6 week old black sexlinks and today I notived blood on the top of her tail. Of course the others are pecking at it. Is there anything I can put on it such as neosporin, vaseline etc. Maybe something to help heal the spot and to deter the others from pecking at it. Thanks for any input.

 

[sdgdh1]

We had this same problem with our white rocks at about the same age. About 3 out of the 12 had this. We got a little nervous, but just watched it. It was all gone by the next day.

I'm not sure that's the right approach, just thought I would mention it so if you take that approach you'll know at least one other person who had great results.

 

[Judy]

It is usually recommended to separate any chicken with a bleeding injury. They can quickly turn into cannibals and literally eat the bleeding chick alive.

A home remedy to put on a pecked spot is Vicks Vapo Rub -- worked fairly well for me. Blue Kote worked much better, though, about $6 at the feed store or TSC.

 

[makennads.com]

Thank you for the quick responses,It's been about 3 years since we had a flock and now I remember how helpful and addicting this site can be!! Looking for the Blue Kote at Tractor Supply if no go will go with the vicks. Thanks a bunch.

 

[RendonRoo]

Blue Kote and No-Peck are both for this. They help to heal the picked spots and will discourage the others from further pecking. Just a heads up the no-peck will stain the feathers. Not a bad thing but everyone will ask why do they have purple on the feathers. It actually helps to identify similar looking chicks. Good Luck
PS. No i don't sererate them because that will only assure that they go to the bottom of the pecking order when they return. Just watch them closely for a couple of days.