tara Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Hello l broght 2 new hens about 5 weeks ago and slowly put them together but have noticed that there really bullying them now.They seem scared to eat and one now has blood on her head.I have seperated them is morning but really want to get them living happyly together some one said put vicks vapo rub on the new ones as this they hate the smell of.I freerange them but they stay away from each other in the garden the problem starts when there all in together.My friend said about pecking blocks which may help but l cant see it stoping them completly.Any help please dont know what else to try has any one tryed the vicks vapo rub ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I wouldn't put Vick on any area of red,raw or broken skin - its pretty powerful stuff (I know,I got some in my eye once ) try purple spray,anti peck spray (from Omlet shop or pet shop) or a tea tree solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 I have got some of that anti pecking spray have used but not really any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Try Ukadex Spray,. It is supposed to be the most vile tasting substance. Available at **Regency Poultry** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flo Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Have you thought about bumper bits? One of our girls badly pecked the other when we first got them and the bumper bit really put a stop to that. We have friends who introduced new girls and had the same problem as you, bullying the other girls. They fitted bumper bits too and whilst the bulyying didn't stop immediately (it is natural for the to establish a pecking order) they caused less damage and it gave the new girls a chance to fight back. I think as long as they are eating and if you are free ranging they get a break from the bullies it shoudl settle down soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 I have used these bumper bits before they were good but as youi say they dont stop it all.Going to order that spray so fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 i'm also a bit anxious atm... my new bantams are getting bullied so much that i put nesting boxes up high and perches so they can escape... its horrible isnt it? ..and they are so small, and sweet and i wonder now if they will ever get on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 i'm also a bit anxious atm... my new bantams are getting bullied so much that i put nesting boxes up high and perches so they can escape... its horrible isnt it? ..and they are so small, and sweet and i wonder now if they will ever get on! ooooooo pinching yout idea for purches lol the ppl who used to live here were teachers and i swear they had a fettish for those brackets as they had more then any shop could provide lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimW Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I agree, the perches are a great idea Cheryl. What have you covered them with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 look good... and nice and strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I havent covered them with anything they are very smooth and a kind of oval shape.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...