khaki campbell help

[cshowers]

Hi, I was hoping someone could help me out. I have 6 Khaki Campbells that are approx. 5-6 weeks old. They are getting their feathers in but today while cleaning up their pen I took notice that 2 have blood drawn around their wings. I watched them closely for about 10 minutes and took notice I have one that pecks them where they are bleeding. I have them in a 4x6 house with a 10x10 attached pen. They have a pool and always have access to food. I did a make shift separation of the one doing the pecking and the others seem much more relaxed. What is causing this and will I be able to eventually put the one back in with the others. Also will the 2 that were pecked to where blood was drawn get better? HELP!!

 

[rachelsflock]

My ducklings occasionally do this to each other even when on free-range. If it's what I think you're describing, you'll be fine soon, just leave it alone. Sometimes ducklings pick at each others pinfeathers-and sometimes even at their own. They itch, are sometimes red, and when they get caught on something or picked at, they bleed, which attracts more attention. They'll be out of that phase soon, and they'll heal. If it gets to be a bloodbath, then I'd worry and start separating, but I don't think it will for you.

If it makes you feel better you can spray it with blue kote and inspect daily for signs of infection. Clean pool water once a day will also help. Those feathers come in so fast! You'll be out of the woods soon.

Good luck!

 

[cshowers]

My ducklings occasionally do this to each other even when on free-range. If it's what I think you're describing, you'll be fine soon, just leave it alone. Sometimes ducklings pick at each others pinfeathers-and sometimes even at their own. They itch, are sometimes red, and when they get caught on something or picked at, they bleed, which attracts more attention. They'll be out of that phase soon, and they'll heal. If it gets to be a bloodbath, then I'd worry and start separating, but I don't think it will for you.

If it makes you feel better you can spray it with blue kote and inspect daily for signs of infection. Clean pool water once a day will also help. Those feathers come in so fast! You'll be out of the woods soon.

Good luck!

It actually sounds like you described. I can only hope they are soon out of that stage lol. I will be on the hunt for the blue kote today. Thank you so much for the info, I had myself in a panic.