Stepped on a baby chicken

[Granny Hatchet]

I think that you should give her a bit more time, since she's still eating and standing and chirping. If she stops eating, or complications arise, then yes, you should put her down.

I agree

 

[saysfaa]

I don't know anything about helping the injury but she would chirp like that if nothing had happened because she is alone.

Another chick with her as much as you can be there to keep the other chick from pecking at the injury might help. A mirror so she can see herself might help.

 

[Maqui25]

Not much difference today but she just pooped a big poop yay means her pipes are working fine

She likes hanging on my mom's neck

I think she needs to be cleaned, is that ok or should we wait? Just warm water or a bit of soap?

 

[Maqui25]

Looking better today, no redness

Spending some time outside, hopefully she can be with mum again soon

 

[Granny Hatchet]

She looks great. Be carefully giving her back to mom. Some hens will kill them not knowing it was theirs and protecting the others. Just depends on the mom. Some introduce them after mom and chicks have gone to bed. Also make sure she is healed up because if they see a red or raw place they will peck it

 

[Maqui25]

She looks great. Be carefully giving her back to mom. Some hens will kill them not knowing it was theirs and protecting the others. Just depends on the mom. Some introduce them after mom and chicks have gone to bed. Also make sure she is healed up because if they see a red or raw place they will peck it

Thanks! We tried reintroducing them today for a while under supervision, it went good! We'll try to do it everyday for a bit so mom won't forget it's hers, until the antibiotic course is finished then she's free to go with mom.
I have other bad news though. Whatever it is that woke them up that night, tried to kill a grown chicken last night, it tore the head skin and hurt a leg. She's standing on one leg and seems in a lot of pain, is there anything we can give her for that?

 

[Granny Hatchet]

@Wyorp Rock , anything for pain besides vet?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

@Wyorp Rock , anything for pain besides vet?

Seeking vet care is best if at all possible.

Aspirin can be given for a day or two if the bird is not bleeding or internal injuries are not suspected.

 

[Maqui25]

Happy ending! Family reunited at last, this is from a few days ago, they're all doing great. Thanks everyone for your help!

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Seeking vet care is best if at all possible.

Aspirin can be given for a day or two if the bird is not bleeding or internal injuries are not suspected.

I missed this. Thank you.