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Chickens my chicks have small wounds around the neck

R

rodmer

Guest
am new in poultry and my chicks have small wounds around the neck what's the problem and please give me a solution
 

nedward

Veterinarian
am new in poultry and my chicks have small wounds around the neck what's the problem and please give me a solution
Your flock could be infected by ecto-parasites. For you to see wounds on the neck means they have scratched all the feathers due to itchy skin. If possible post the pictures here for clarity otherwise explain your case to agro vet dealer for a suitable antibiotic cream to sooth and heal the wound.
 
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