- Dec 23, 2009
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Hi,
We have 14 x 4 week old Australorp chicks in a large well heated brooder in our laundry. Overnight, last night, two chicks were badly pecked around their tail and left bleeding. We have bathed their wounds in betadine and separated them from the others. Does anyone know why this might have happened and whether it is likely to happen again with the remaining chicks? Any ideas on best way to manage this behaviour would be very appreciated. We are new to indoor chicken raising!! Thanks heaps and Happy Christmas from Tasmania! Kathryn
We have 14 x 4 week old Australorp chicks in a large well heated brooder in our laundry. Overnight, last night, two chicks were badly pecked around their tail and left bleeding. We have bathed their wounds in betadine and separated them from the others. Does anyone know why this might have happened and whether it is likely to happen again with the remaining chicks? Any ideas on best way to manage this behaviour would be very appreciated. We are new to indoor chicken raising!! Thanks heaps and Happy Christmas from Tasmania! Kathryn