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this morning my 2 potty girls (the pepperpots) were fighting.

 

The first I knew was when I heard a loud crowing, I thought something must be upsetting them (usually happens when a neighbours cat ventures into the garden). I ran downstairs, it was one of the nutty (gingernuts) girls, then the other one started, I couldn't see a cat anywhere.

I then noticed drops of blood on the path. On closer inspection I discovered that Jetts comb was bleeding! Dh said that the 2 potty ones had been fighting, but he thought theywere just playing.

The bleeding stopped shortly after, and they have all been ok all day.

Should I worry about it, is it likely to happen again?

Thanks,

Sue

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Perhaps they were just getting het up about some food :?

 

You must watch now that her comb has bled a little that the others dont start pecking at it and making it worse. :(

You could try bathing it in a weak solution of warm water and tea tree oil.

 

I would keep a close eye on them for a few days to make sure there is no more argy bargy! :D

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I've used Tea tree oil in the past for bathing a cut on one of my birds and the vet told me i shouldn't ever use Tea Tree on hens as it can be toxic if used directly on skin that's split ..

Although i still give mine a bath using a few drops , but wouldn't use it on a cut anymore .

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