mystic.kitty Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Hi there, one of our 4 hens has started feather pecking a couple of our other girls. does anyone know where I can get a bumper bit? as I can't seem to find them anywhere. or do the anti-pecking sprays work? thanks Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 If its just one you're after pm me you address and I'll stick one in th epost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 You beat me to it Bron! Here's a place you can but them from as well. http://www.domesticfowltrust.co.uk/sundries1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystic.kitty Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 thank you, pm sent also thanks for the link, I am sure it will come in handy Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 When you have fitted your emergency bumper bit, you must order a handful, however. They don't last for ever, and they are very easy to drop and lose in the fitting process. At 10p each you can afford to stock up. Make sure you keep them somewhere safe, as they are so tiny. I use an old mustard pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettychic Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hi Guys Silly question..... how do they work lol sorry complete newbie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 (edited) I got mine from the Domestic Fowl Trust by post. They are C shaped and each end fits in the hens nostril, either side of the upper beak, with the bit going between the upper and lower beaks - so it stops them getting the beaks together. They can't grip feathers and stuff then, but they can eat and drink fine. Liz, my Marans, wore one for about 2 or 3 months until she stopped feather pecking. It worked - at one time I was dispairing because she chased the others round pulling out feathers and eating them. Now she doesn't wear the bit and doesn't peck - she's a lovely well behaved girl. Does this picture help: Edited February 10, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Theyre the anti pecking rings not the bumper bits I have sent. I found the rings didnt work and was later told they were only really suitable for teenage birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I use the peck rings and bumper bits alternately. I have found the peck rings get "squashed down" by Prada's beak after a few weeks so I then replace it with a bumper bit which is okay for a while but then Prada's beak grows long enough to be able to grab feathers again - changing back to a peck ring gives her time to wear her beak down again it's all a bit of a performance but worth it to keep Gucci's feathers intact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 sorry - I don't know what the others look like then; these are the only things I've used. They worked fine for Liz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettychic Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Hi There Yeah picture does help, thank you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Hope it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
