Deep Cut in the Beak!!??

[chickknight]

Today I went outside to give my chickens some water. I accidentally left the door open to their area and two of my four chickens got out. One 14 week old rooster named Finn and a 14 week old hen named Loraine. When I caught Finn I noticed he had a deep cut on his beak right in front of his comb. The wound didn't look fresh and had some dried blood in it. I didn't know what to do so I brought him inside and put some Vaseline on it. Later after I put back outside and he started crowing, this wouldn't be significant, but he hadn't been crowing for a few days now. I'm really worried about him. In the pen with him and Loraine are two one year old cochins. What should I do to make sure he heals, is it serious?

 

[scratch'n'peck]

If he is eating okay, it is probably not causing him much pain and the beak is likely structurally sound. It should heal fine after a while. I suppose a little triple antibiotic ointment or neosporin wouldn't hurt just to ensure not infection takes hold (but the wound doesn't look too deep. I have read threads in which chickens healed from even worse beak injuries, so I hope he does well.

 

[chickknight]

Thanks for your help he is feeling alot better and is a happier chicken