Hello all, today I checked my chickens and on their legs some have peck marks or scratches where it looks like the skin was pulled off, what do I need to do? On one of my pullets it looks like her feathers were pulled out on her face and that looks sore too, what should I do as well?? I'm new to raising chickens and a little worried.
Can you post some clear photos of the legs, face and your coop/run setup? How many chickens do you have? How old are they? What size coop and run do you have? What type of food/treats do you feed? Pecking of the legs, face and feathers can be a sign of boredom, nutritional deficiency (not enough protein) and lack of space (overcrowding). For general wound care, gently clean/flush affected areas with saline, diluted betadine or warm soapy water. Apply some Vetericyn or triple antibiotic ointment.
