What could cause the wound?

[first_chicken]

I had 2 baby chickens and 4 laying hens. They were separated. Today the baby chickens escaped and when I found them, only one was there with wounded leg. The other is missing. Does the wound seem to be pecked by hens or other predators? and do I need to take some care to this or just let it cure? The baby chicken is about 3 weeks old. Thank you!

 

[first_chicken]

Don't know how to delete this post. I think I should post it in predator sector.

 

[thecatumbrella]

I honestly think that if it were a predator, you would not have a chick left. They're just too small at that age to really survive any attack. Have you tried cleaning it up to assess the damage? I can't tell how bad it is. Sometimes all the blood will make it look worse than it is.

 

[first_chicken]

I honestly think that if it were a predator, you would not have a chick left. They're just too small at that age to really survive any attack. Have you tried cleaning it up to assess the damage? I can't tell how bad it is. Sometimes all the blood will make it look worse than it is.

Thanks for your reply! I am just wondering if it is the pecking from the hens, where is the other chick. Could not find anywhere. Hens could not eat it with all feather right?

 

[thecatumbrella]

The wound could absolutely be from the hens, especially if they grabbed a leg while the chicken was trying to escape. If they escaped into the great outdoors, it's possible the other one was run off. I'd keep searching.

 

[first_chicken]

I honestly think that if it were a predator, you would not have a chick left. They're just too small at that age to really survive any attack. Have you tried cleaning it up to assess the damage? I can't tell how bad it is. Sometimes all the blood will make it look worse than it is.

I just check the would again. Looks ok. It can run and jump without limp. Seems only missing the skin

 

[first_chicken]

The wound could absolutely be from the hens, especially if they grabbed a leg while the chicken was trying to escape. If they escaped into the great outdoors, it's possible the other one was run off. I'd keep searching.

Thank you I will try to search again. I just hear this one crying all the time. no other chick sounding nearby