HELP: blackening comb

[Agilityscots]

Well, I just went outside to put Bag Balm on Ophelia's comb (I feel like I have to do something) and I now think these are peck marks, thanks to you all. When I looked very closely, the edges of the black marks were jagged and I even saw some "swipes" of black (rather thand dots), which look exactly like a chicken beak swiped at her. My poor girl. When I rubbed the Bag Balm on her, a few of the pieces flecked off in my hand, so I think they ARE dried blood. They all have the specks, but Ophelia's are the worst.

I think my girls are as tired of winter as I am. They have a spacious coop (20 square feet) but apparently they're tired of being in it and are taking it out on Ophelia.

Amy

 

[KrisRose]

Yes, winter started too early and feels like its trying to hang on. But yesterday a Redwing Black bird was is my back yard. Always a good sign of spring.

P.S. Give Ophelia some treats.

 

[Agilityscots]

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Thanks Kris! I did take out an apple for the girls so I could "medicate" Ophelia and keep the others off me (they're horrid, pushy little beggars). After I finished with her, I came inside and looked out the window...I noticed that Ophelia was eating a chunk of apple and Ruby (my BO) came up to her and Ophelia immediately abandoned it and walked away! I know chickens have to have a pecking order, but it's terrible to watch! I'm going to make her something very special, just for her...poor girl...

Amy