Bloody toe!?

[Chickmaster123]

So today I came home and looked in the brooder to find some red specks over the bedding. It was blood so we checked them and found this on her toe. It's not bleeding anymore, but should I wrap it or something so she doesn't peck it?

I also found one large feather and it's hers. is she getting bullied by the others? We have 6 but she is the biggest.

 

[Eggcessive]

You can put a little blue or green food coloring, or iodine on the toe to keep others from pecking at it. Spend some time watching their behavior to see if one in particular is pecking her. Separation for a few hours may stop that behavior. A red brooder light can help to decrease pecking.

 

[Chickmaster123]

I'm not sure if they are bullying her though. She's the biggest and I haven't seen any pecking. She did attempt to fly so I wonder if that's how it happened??? Thanks

 

[Chickmaster123]

What should I apply to it so it doesn't get infected? Should I wrap it???:/thanks

 

[Eggcessive]

The iodine would help, but I think if you wrap it, she might get pecked more.

 

[Chickmaster123]

Thank you! I will put the food coloring on to prevent pecking. Would hydrogen peroxide work instead of iodine?:/