Torn Wattle, what to do

[Ruralhideaway]

Also getting follow up fecal done so going to see the vet was a useful trip anyway. They'd just been on corid when that upper respiratory thing happened.

 

[SonoranChick]

That's what I have too, I spray into bottle cap and use qtip to apply.

Might try putting him back with flock and see how it goes,
re-integration always better done sooner than later.
I've had some pretty bloody combs(then black scabbed) and never separated,
once the fight was over it was over.

I agree - with mine, once the fight was over, they were done.
I thought I needed to separate but they were fine, it was just the wound that needed attention. Keep in mind - these are hens I'm speaking of, and I don't have or raise Roos. So it could be different with the boys. I definitely understand the concern with the dark scab/ blue kote area being attractive to the others, so get up early and see how things are going It looks as if you've done a great job of cleaning that nasty wound, up so hopefully this is all a thing of the past!

 

[Ruralhideaway]

I agree - with mine, once the fight was over, they were done.
I thought I needed to separate but they were fine, it was just the wound that needed attention. Keep in mind - these are hens I'm speaking of, and I don't have or raise Roos. So it could be different with the boys. I definitely understand the concern with the dark scab/ blue kote area being attractive to the others, so get up early and see how things are going It looks as if you've done a great job of cleaning that nasty wound, up so hopefully this is all a thing of the past!

How they will do from here will be really interesting to see in general. The so far lead boy out there hasn't ever fought with the second to crow and hasn't been aggressive with this late bloomer either. It was this Cochin and the number 2 that had one quick flutter after this guy tried a little crow. I think they could never fight again or the peace could be over for good. I've had lots of roos at once with rarely a problem, albeit much more free ranged. No idea who I would even part with so here's hoping!

 

[Ruralhideaway]

I'm happy to update that Bruno has been with the flock since dark last night. No one's taking notice of the wound except one Brahma pullet but she's always into everyone's face anyway and he's being smart enough to avoid her(so happy to have enough space that he can!).

He's also crowing with regularity now but no one cares. Maybe that initial crow rattled the Brahma cockerel a bit, but he sure doesn't care now.

that the peace will last.

 

[SonoranChick]

Awesome, that's great news!

 

[Ruralhideaway]

In unrelated news their fecal was totally clear, "0" for parasites and coccidiosis. So that was 10 bucks well spent to not wonder.