All three girls are getting along splendidly and have lots of things to be busy with but I suspect that the dark quills have attracted the others to peck at her. Having said that, I haven't seem them pay it any attention, but I'm not watching them all the time (nearly but not quite
). There was a small spot of blood today when I got home at 3, and by 7 it was the size of a 2p and really stood out.
Having read the advice of using arnica cream for chook bruises, I have covered the spot in Hypercal cream - that is the homeopatic remedy for cuts and sores.
At worse, the patch is now white and slippery so will be less attractive to the others; at best, the cream will prevent infection and speed up healing.
She seems very well in herself and she doesn't mind me handling her. I will be able to keep an eye on her over the weekend and they have all all settled down for the night.
Has anyone else tried this before? What is the normal healing time for chooks?
