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Help! bloddy feet

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by flopsy, Sep 8, 2008.

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  1. Sep 8, 2008 #1
    flopsy

    flopsy In the Brooder

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    Foghorn, our roo, has bloody feet this morning and the hens are pecking at the bloody spots. What do I do???
     
  2. Sep 8, 2008 #2
    Julie08

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    separate them, keep his wounds clean.
     
  3. Sep 8, 2008 #3
    KristaChickenWhisperer

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    Separate him from the hens so they do not injure him any further.

    Keep the wounds clean with warm water, if he is bleeding pretty steadily try using some corn starch to stop the bleeding.
     

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