NanazChickenz
In the Brooder
Yesterday morning I fed our 10 chicks, about 8 week old, all appeared well. By evening , noticed the back of one named Bear had a large bare spot. I observed another chick, Goldie, pecking at Bear so all the new feathers had been pecked off. The ends of the feathers remain in the skin like when you don't get all of a sliver removed.
My questions, do I need to remove remaining feather ends and how long before new feathers grow back?
I believe the chicks have out grown the stock tank they are currently living in. I have removed Bear and another chick to another container. My daughter and I are building a very large coop but we are about a week out from completion.
My questions, do I need to remove remaining feather ends and how long before new feathers grow back?
I believe the chicks have out grown the stock tank they are currently living in. I have removed Bear and another chick to another container. My daughter and I are building a very large coop but we are about a week out from completion.
. Pleased you joined our community. I wouldn't remove the ends of the feathers....they will grow out on their own. Plus you don't want even a drop of blood to show up or the others will really go after that one. You did the right thing by separating that one out to a different brooder. If a skin wound ever does develop, a product called Blue Kote is effective in deterring further picking. Once they're in the big coop the problem may have resolved itself with the greater area - the picked on one will be better able to get away. Close confinement often results in what you're seeing with Bear and Goldie, If you're still having issues after the move to the coop here's an article on the pecking order that may lend some understanding 
