We lost the weak chick today. The other chick is the one that somehow got the top of his head (feathers & skin) peeled back. It is healing nicely and he is eating and drinking, but is really lonely I can tell. I'm sure there is dried blood and dead skin around the base of his neck from the area that got peeled back (I STILL cannot figure out what happened!). I'm wondering if I can put him back with his Mom & 2 siblings, or if I should wash off his neck area to get rid of any dried blood, or, thirdly, if I should keep him separated until the skin and feathers grow back.
Advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!
Advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!