VTChicky
In the Brooder
So I tried to find an answer on the forums, but I can't seem to find a question with my exact issue. One of our little ladies tore part of her comb somehow, not really sure how she did it, most likely on the fencing, but we're almost positive it wasn't any of the other hens, they're ally pretty tame. We also do not have a rooster.
So here's my question. We cleaned the torn area, clotted it with flour and separated her for the day in the run in a large cat carrier. I let her out later to see of the other girls would go after her and they seemed to pretty much leave her alone, only really pecking at her wound if she got too close. We are going to apply some blu-cote after we dub the torn part of the comb as its flopping around in her eyes. Should I still keep her separated tonight in the coop? Or will the Blu-Cote do the job? I've never used it before. I'm a total newbie and this is the first injury we've had to deal with. I don't want to alienate her from the rest of the flock. Any suggestions?
So here's my question. We cleaned the torn area, clotted it with flour and separated her for the day in the run in a large cat carrier. I let her out later to see of the other girls would go after her and they seemed to pretty much leave her alone, only really pecking at her wound if she got too close. We are going to apply some blu-cote after we dub the torn part of the comb as its flopping around in her eyes. Should I still keep her separated tonight in the coop? Or will the Blu-Cote do the job? I've never used it before. I'm a total newbie and this is the first injury we've had to deal with. I don't want to alienate her from the rest of the flock. Any suggestions?