debbie26pet Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 i just been reading of another site, and found this "chicken spectecles and beak bits are illegal to use in this country", is this true? anyone heard this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I'm not a legal expert but would they be sold if they were illegal? I think the glasses used to be used on battery hens etc, this wouldn't have happened if they were illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindi Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I got bumper bits from a Wernlas (recommended to me on a previous post) who are a rare breeds and conservation group so I assume there is no problem. It's either the bits or pecking each other til they bleed - I know what I'd prefer! Never heard of spectacles though! Lindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Bumpa bits are very mainstream. I once accidentally ordered too many and had umpteen requests for them on the forum. Chicken spectacles are a bit different, although as a reputable dealer such as Ascott sell them, I doubt that they are illegal. It is hard to tell whether the pin fits through the beak or through the nostrils. They cause the hen to be able only to see peripherally, and so their pecking habits are halted. Seems a tad harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brown Clan Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 don't like the look of them specs mine have had to have bumper bits fitted and they have stopped the pecking and calmed the girls down , so I know that is the right thing to do ,seeing a chicken being bullied is not a nice thing . so if it helps I'm for it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
