Chicken attacked by flock

[sagehound]

I would place a blanket or a tarp over most of her crate, to block any drafts, leaving some air openings. 16% is good for that age, but you can increase it to 20% flock raiser with adding some crushed oyster shell in a separate container. Boredom or a bully could be a problem, especially since they are not getting out to roam. I would spend some time observing them together. But I would not remove her from the flock, but only separate her with a crate when you are not around to supervise them.

Ok. I have some oyster shells in a different container in the run along with some crushed eggshells. I will setup the crate in the coop. I haven't noticed any bullying and I spend a lot of time watching them. She is one of two silver grey dorkings I have.

 

[sagehound]

I have 14 hens and 1 rooster. The coop is 12x16 and the run is 12x60. I am uploading some pictures of her now and a video

The video won't load but I just uploaded a picture of her head.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I agree do get some blue coat on her to dissuade pecking through the cage you need to keep an eye on them for more of that

 

[sagehound]

I agree do get some blue coat on her to dissuade pecking through the cage you need to keep an eye on them for more of that

Ok. I'll pick some up tomorrow. I will cover the crate for tonight in the coop and then get her some blue cote tomorrow. Will it be ok to put on her open cuts?

 

[Eggcessive]

I would use plain neosporin ointment on her wounds until they scab over. Then the BluKote will be okay, but it is not for deep wounds or cuts.

 

[aart]

The video won't load but I just uploaded a picture of her head.

Vids must be put on youtube or vimeo then linked here. Not seeing any pics.

I would use plain neosporin ointment on her wounds until they scab over. Then the BluKote will be okay, but it is not for deep wounds or cuts.

Blukote can actually attract pecking attention.
Agrees neosporin will be fine, if anything is actually needed.
Have had many bloody combs here, they can bleed quite a bit, but usually heal up just fine on their own...with no 'cannibalistic' activity.

 

[sagehound]

Vids must be put on youtube or vimeo then linked here. Not seeing any pics.

Blukote can actually attract pecking attention.
Agrees neosporin will be fine, if anything is actually needed.
Have had many bloody combs here, they can bleed quite a bit, but usually heal up just fine on their own...with no 'cannibalistic' activity.

Its actually her head that was bleeding. She has some cuts on the side of her head. I will post the video as soon as I can get it up.

 

[sagehound]

Here is the video of her in the crate in my house after I cleaned up most of the blood and the cuts with vetricyn.

@aart

 

[sagehound]

 

[sagehound]

I would use plain neosporin ointment on her wounds until they scab over. Then the BluKote will be okay, but it is not for deep wounds or cuts.

Ok. I will do that.