- Jun 20, 2013
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I have 24 chicks and 2 turkeys in the same coop, 16'x8'. They are all between 7-8 weeks old. I have one turkey with a bloody toe, it's a gash about an inch long that if it were a human it would definitely require stitches. I've separated it for a couple days, used cornstarch to stop the bleeding, and used Vicks vapor rub on it (per a suggestion by someone at the feed store) to keep her and other birds from pecking at it (yes, she pecks at her own bloody toe!).
It seems to stop bleeding for a while, but it starts up again...it's been about 4 days now. What else can I do for her? Are there any products I can put on it (other than bluekote), to help it heal up?
I let the chicks out daily for at least a couple hours (I'm concerned about predators since the chicks are still pretty little), and I give them watermelon rinds and other treats to keep them busy as well.
Any suggestions?
It seems to stop bleeding for a while, but it starts up again...it's been about 4 days now. What else can I do for her? Are there any products I can put on it (other than bluekote), to help it heal up?
I let the chicks out daily for at least a couple hours (I'm concerned about predators since the chicks are still pretty little), and I give them watermelon rinds and other treats to keep them busy as well.
Any suggestions?
