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Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by RTRae, Dec 11, 2016.

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  1. Dec 11, 2016 #1
    RTRae

    RTRae New Egg

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    Just found this on one of my four New Hampshire red hens comb. anyone have an idea what this is and how to fix it? Thank you all in advance![​IMG]
     
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  3. Dec 11, 2016 #2
    QueenMisha

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    Looks like a pecking injury or scrape. Should heal on its own.
     
  5. Dec 12, 2016 #3
    chickens really

    chickens really Overrun With Chickens

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    If you have a Rooster/Roosters......It could be from mating or pecking.........

    As long as the flock does not start pecking her head from seeing the blood, she will heal fine......Blu-kote helps.....




    Cheers!
     
  7. Dec 12, 2016 #4
    aart

    aart Chicken Juggler! Premium Member

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    Ditto Dat^^^^ Looks minor.

    Blukote can attract as much pecking attention as blood in my experience...I avoid using it.
     
  9. Dec 12, 2016 #5
    aldarita

    aldarita Chillin' With My Peeps

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    In my experience Blu-kote attracts attention as much as blood does, so it is better to let it heal by itself and watch for pecking
     

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