Silkie chick being picked on? Injury pic.

[sapphiresilkie7]

I checked on my silkie chicks after work today and 1 had an injury to it’s chest. Looks like the feathers have been plucked out. I observed two of the other chicks picking at it. Could someone give me an idea on how to treat the injury? I separated the chick but didn’t want her to be alone so I put the smallest docile chick with her. Was this the right thing to do? Thanks for your help!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Any feed store should have some 'Blu-kote' that is used to treat and hide the blood. Till you can hide the blood, you may need to separate. Another option is to eliminate bright light and give them more space. They get bored and pick at red things.

 

[sapphiresilkie7]

Any feed store should have some 'Blu-kote' that is used to treat and hide the blood. Till you can hide the blood, you may need to separate. Another option is to eliminate bright light and give them more space. They get bored and pick at red things.

Thanks for your reply! I did separate her and will run to tractor supply tomorrow!