Broody Hen and Chick with ear pecked out

[JordantheRooster1]

My broody hen hatched out a few chicks so far and we are about half way through the hatch day. So far, 4 out of 12 hatched with 3 more pipped. All are healthy but one. The area around its ear is all missing. It looks like the skin may have been cut and peeled, but I can’t be sure. The hen doesn’t look aggressive towards them. Should I separate it, medicate or do anything? I’ll upload pictures shortly

 

[JordantheRooster1]

 

[Saveria]

It does look like it got injured somehow. I would be inclined to put some antibiotic ointment on it, being careful to not get it in the eye and then watch closely to make sure the injury isn't coming from the mom. Not likely, but possible.

Are they separate from the rest of the flock?

 

[JordantheRooster1]

No they are not separated, I tried early on at around 10:30 pm, but when I went out in the morning to check on her, she was frantic inside the coop I had her in.
So fourth, which antibiotics would you recommend?

 

[Saveria]

Just neosporin or something similar. If moms with babies can be in their own enclosure it can avoid some issues, not that we can know if another flock mate did it, but just in general.

 

[JordantheRooster1]

This morning the cut looks less raw, the chick also looks healthy.
How long should I continue antibiotics?

 

[Saveria]

I usually wait till it looks almost better then put ointment on one last day and then watch closely to make sure no one re-injures it. Glad she seems to be doing fine.