My chicks have lumps on their right shoulder blades and I’m not sure what to do

[Granny Gwenda]

A day ago I got three chicks. I’m still extremely new to keeping chicks so I’m not sure what to do. I don’t know they’re age or their breed but I’ve started noticing a bald spot on their shoulder blades and I’m getting slightly worried. One of them seems to have what looks like a cut? I’m not sure but I’m very nervous. They’ve become less active and have been sleeping a lot too. I’d really appreciate any and all help! Sorry if I made this too long. Here are some photos of the lumps I’m talking about.

 

[Lollychicken]

Hmmmm, strange. They could be picking at eachother?? Or lying on eachother when they sleep?? I haven't seen this in my chicks so it is quite strange. I would suggest keeping them warm and making sure they are eating and drinking

 

[Granny Gwenda]

A day ago I got three chicks. I’m still extremely new to keeping chicks so I’m not sure what to do. I don’t know they’re age or their breed but I’ve started noticing a bald spot on their shoulder blades and I’m getting slightly worried. One of them seems to have what looks like a cut? I’m not sure but I’m very nervous. They’ve become less active and have been sleeping a lot too. I’d really appreciate any and all help! Sorry if I made this too long. Here are some photos of

Hmmmm, strange. They could be picking at eachother?? Or lying on eachother when they sleep?? I haven't seen this in my chicks so it is quite strange. I would suggest keeping them warm and making sure they are eating and

Hmmmm, strange. They could be picking at eachother?? Or lying on eachother when they sleep?? I haven't seen this in my chicks so it is quite strange. I would suggest keeping them warm and making sure they are eating and drinking

Thanks for letting me know your thoughts, I’ve been getting really anxious, I have been keeping them warm and making sure that they are eating and drinking, but I’m slightly worried I’m over feeding them. Maybe they might be pecking at each other and sleeping on top of each other, but I’m not too sure.

 

[Lollychicken]

Thanks for letting me know your thoughts, I’ve been getting really anxious, I have been keeping them warm and making sure that they are eating and drinking, but I’m slightly worried I’m over feeding them. Maybe they might be pecking at each other and sleeping on top of each other, but I’m not too sure.

The more food the better, they will only eat until they are full, this should keep them happy and healthy. Just keep an eye on them over the next couple of days and see how they go

 

[Skyle]

It seems like the crop is full, nothing to worry about. Always provide free choice feed and water, unless they're Cornish crosses it's unlikely that they'll overfed. If they are less active keep one eye on them, maybe they just settled down after their arrive and now they're calm and quiet.

 

[Granny Gwenda]

It seems like the crop is full, nothing to worry about. Always provide free choice feed and water, unless they're Cornish crosses it's unlikely that they'll overfed. If they are less active keep one eye on them, maybe they just settled down after their arrive and now they're calm and quiet.

Okay, thanks a lot.

 

[sassychickens76]

How are they?

 

[Coops Dad]

Is that spot where the shoulder joint is? My newly hatched chicks have thin spots in their down there, too. Once they start to feather in, it eventually covers in.