Warning for a little blood and some scabs in images below:
I received a month old chick from someone who wasn’t able to care for it, I believe it’s a broiler.
I raise laying chickens so I’m not familiar with broiler-related issues.
Here’s my concerns with the chick I’ve received:
•This chick has red, swollen wings that rub against her sides and cause a little bleeding. They almost look like blood blisters. Google AI said it could be a sign of infection but I couldn’t find anything else about it, and I don’t really trust the AI overview.
•Her feet look raw and scabbed over. She doesn’t seem too uncomfortable but she definitely walks less than my other pullets.
•She’s pretty active and alert, but she has less energy than my other pullets (although it might be typical for broilers to have less energy due to their weight?)
•She eats less than my other chickens, and she will hardly eat crumbles unless I add bird seed mix (similar to scratch). Her crop stays full though, so maybe she’s just a picky eater? Lol
•Her droppings look mostly normal, although they’re a little green or sometimes have a little bit of yellow, and they’re a bit watery. They don’t have any smells that would indicate an infection though.
Anyways, what is this? Is it an injury or maybe some kind of friction sore from her wings rubbing against her bare sides? Is it a sign of an infection or illness?
Also are her feet just callused from a poor enclosure? It doesn’t look like bumblefoot or any other foot disease, but the color looks off.
I received a month old chick from someone who wasn’t able to care for it, I believe it’s a broiler.
I raise laying chickens so I’m not familiar with broiler-related issues.
Here’s my concerns with the chick I’ve received:
•This chick has red, swollen wings that rub against her sides and cause a little bleeding. They almost look like blood blisters. Google AI said it could be a sign of infection but I couldn’t find anything else about it, and I don’t really trust the AI overview.
•Her feet look raw and scabbed over. She doesn’t seem too uncomfortable but she definitely walks less than my other pullets.
•She’s pretty active and alert, but she has less energy than my other pullets (although it might be typical for broilers to have less energy due to their weight?)
•She eats less than my other chickens, and she will hardly eat crumbles unless I add bird seed mix (similar to scratch). Her crop stays full though, so maybe she’s just a picky eater? Lol
•Her droppings look mostly normal, although they’re a little green or sometimes have a little bit of yellow, and they’re a bit watery. They don’t have any smells that would indicate an infection though.
Anyways, what is this? Is it an injury or maybe some kind of friction sore from her wings rubbing against her bare sides? Is it a sign of an infection or illness?
Also are her feet just callused from a poor enclosure? It doesn’t look like bumblefoot or any other foot disease, but the color looks off.