Last night my friend had 18 biddies in a 50-gallon plastic tote.(temp. housing, waiting for warm weather) One had a bloody spot near her tail feathers. All the other chicks were investigating, pecking and pulling at this lil' biddie's rump!
We pulled her out, cleaned the wound and applied some Neosporin antibiotic ointment. Separate the poor girl 'till she can heal, my friend placed this chick in a box and sent her home with me. I have an empty bird cage ready & waiting! Within 5 minutes, she(I hope SHE is a she!) is jumping up on the perches, eating and drinking. Afew more weeks, warm weather should finally arrive. I plan to introduce Lucky lucy to my 3 hens & 1 rooster on a sunny afternoon.
We pulled her out, cleaned the wound and applied some Neosporin antibiotic ointment. Separate the poor girl 'till she can heal, my friend placed this chick in a box and sent her home with me. I have an empty bird cage ready & waiting! Within 5 minutes, she(I hope SHE is a she!) is jumping up on the perches, eating and drinking. Afew more weeks, warm weather should finally arrive. I plan to introduce Lucky lucy to my 3 hens & 1 rooster on a sunny afternoon.
