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My chick injured its leg. Is my home care right, and what's next?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Chicken | Female

Good morning My chick was playing around today and then suddenly it was stuck in the door and injured it's leg .. I wasn't sure of what to do but I cleaned it up and put some betadine on it then I used a medical adhesive to cover it now I want to know if what I did was right and what else should I do Thanks for advance

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on March 24th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Ab. If a superficial wound, your treatments might be sufficient. But is the injury is deeper (i.e. bone), a veterinary visit is needed. Monitor for mobility and appetite. If worsens, see a local vet. Good luck.

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