Chick will not quit pecking his feet.

[ShaggysGirl]

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He's not alone, he is with about 17 others.

If the others see him bleeding they will start to peck him on the feet too. You may have to separate him if they do.

 

[redhen]

CAn you wrap them with vet wrap for a few days? maybe that will break the habit...

 

[Elite Silkies]

I tried to wrap them and he really went crazy! He is settled down for now. I have washed them off 4 times now.

No one carried Blue Kote or Hot Pick.............

I guess I'll order it, in case I ever need it again.

 

[purpletree23]

If you decide to feed them greens make sure they have access to chick grit a few days BEFORE the greens so no one gets an impacted crop.

What is the temp in the brooder? Could he be too hot?

 

[Elite Silkies]

I try to keep the brooder around 95 degrees. The others seem fine. Some prefer to be under the lamp and others prefer to be on the other side.

I'm a little scared to feed them greens at 3 days old. Do you? They have grit in their brooder now. It's the real fine grit.