- May 15, 2013
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Our bantam hen hatched 16 babies on Mother's Day, 3 days ago. Everything seemed fine until we found her pecking very aggressively at one of the chicks a few hours ago. It was a horribly bloody scene and we thought for sure he was dead - but he's not! It looks like the only injury is that ALL of the skin is gone from his back - the poor baby is a bloody mess but is still standing up (though wobbly) and peeping. Before this, he was eating and drinking fine and seemed like a healthy chick. Less than two hours ago, we checked on the chicks and he was not injured. It's been about a half hour since we found him then found this forum.
What we've done so far...
We brought him inside and put him in a safe plastic bin
We put him on a heating pad
We offered him water - he drank a little
We scrambled him an egg and offered him chick feed- he's not interested in the food
Should we clean the wound? If so, with what?
Is neosporin okay to put on his injury?
Is there anything else we can do?
Please help! Thank you
What we've done so far...
We brought him inside and put him in a safe plastic bin
We put him on a heating pad
We offered him water - he drank a little
We scrambled him an egg and offered him chick feed- he's not interested in the food
Should we clean the wound? If so, with what?
Is neosporin okay to put on his injury?
Is there anything else we can do?
Please help! Thank you