Bone or feather?

PearlTheDuck

Songster
5 Years
Oct 19, 2016
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One of my baby chicks was severely pecked by the rest of the chicks and while I thought it was bone at first and was going to put it down, some are telling me it’s just a blood feather, so I don’t want to put it down if it has a fighting chance. It’s eating and drinking and running around and chirping just fine. Any help appreciated.
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It does look like a piece of bone to me. I would clean it very thoroughly with betadine, chlorhexidine, or vetericyn. Pack with neosporin. She'll need antibiotics. The wing may fall off entirely depending on the extent of the injury, or it may heal and never grow feathers.

It's a survivable wound, but she will need a LOT of care and diligence to keep her healthy during this time. If you can see an avian vet, that would be best.

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