Sara123 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) Hi, recently I have noticed that one of my chickens has something odd on her back just in front of her tail.I picked her up to inspect and it looked sore and really pink and there was very minimal blood. I did take pictures of it and they are shown below. I do not know if this normal because she gets pecked from the other 2 or if something is wrong with her Edited September 13, 2018 by Sara123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 It’s a bit tricky to tell from the photo’s. That’s not just new feathers growing through is it? Does look sore though - have you had a good look for creepy crawlies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara123 Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Yes I’ve had a look and nothing’s crawling or anything. It may just be that but it Just looked sore and red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 It looks as if one of the other birds has developed a habit of pecking her just above her tail and has been breaking off the new quills as they emerge; these are rich with blood, so hence the black scabs. They will damage the preen gland and cause an open wound of this is left to carry on - I'd advise that you fit bumpa bits to the perpetrator/s. Feather pulling can easily escalate into cannibalism, and this happens very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara123 Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Thank you so much, I have bought an anti pek and infection control spray and I will also buy bumpa bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Hi were can i get the anti pek and infection control spray from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara123 Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F112554663773 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Be careful to glove up when you use the spray, and observe the dosage instructions carefully. You will need circlip pliers to fit the bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...