Chicken First Aid

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Shelly Cobb

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Nov 22, 2010, 11:50:36 AM11/22/10

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This morning I found fresh red blood on the chicken roost and I see a little blood on one of my chickens. She doesn't seem bothered or ill, and the other chickens are thankfully not picking at her. Based on my internet research, I'm thinking she might be moulting and have a "blood feather".

Has anyone else dealt with this? The internet article says use Krazy Glue, but I might need someone's help with this procedure! Is it necessary? What happens if you let it heal on its own?

Shelly

Christine Heinrichs

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Nov 22, 2010, 12:04:03 PM11/22/10

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I'd keep an eye on her to see whether active bleeding develops. If it does, you will be able to determine what's going on and deal with it appropriately.

If it's not bleeding noticeably and the other birds aren't pecking her. whatever it is will heal on its own.

My new Buttercup pulled one of her spurs off at the Ventura show. She bled all over my shirt, but it took care of itself.