is my chicks toe dead?

[silkiechicken]

Good to hear it is going better.

In additon to toe pecking, look out for any corners on feeders, waterers and so on... my cause was a metal feeder.

 

[dlhunicorn]

Regarding the listerine/mouthwash suggestion. The active ingredient to disinfect is chlorhexidine at a dilution not more than 2%... seeing as the Merck and other veterinary articles specifically give a 5% dilution of chlorhexidine as necessary for wound disinfection (also deep wounds) then you do not need to dilute. Avoid the mint one as this may cause it to sting.