Smart Feeder - Light sensor values

[sandyhas3chucks]

Don't know which way to go got pair bullies, smallest not really able to hold her own with them, still has awful sore bum,(came like it) do I make her smell bad or try & get the bits on again?

[urbanchick]

Having tried both, I wouldn't hesitate to go straight for bumpa bits. Ukadex nearly made me pass out and vomit at the same time. And the thought of having to do it regularly was too much to bear. The bumpa bits were instantly successful for me and had the advantage of staying on for 6 months. Oh and 10p was quite good value.

[Barkisland]

I agree. I faffed about for a fortnight, firstly leaving them to 'sort themselves out' and hoping it would be quick. Then, when blood was drawn, isolating the no1 chook in a dog crate for 5 days - which just allowed no2 chook to take her place.

My bumper bits arrived on Thursday, I put one on no1 that night, before returning her to the Cube, and all has been peace and harmony since.

I admit I didn't try Ukadex, but the write ups on here didn't inspire me to rush into it.

[moochoo]

I have to say I had the opposite problem. My bully girls had trimmed beaks and the bumper bits did reduce the pulling but not the pecking and blood drawing. Ukadex was a huge success and worked brilliantly straight away.

Who's to say you can't use both?

I have to say the Ukadex smell really didn't bother me but having worked in a hospital with lots of 'strong' odours I suppose I'm immune

[Lydia]

Ukadex worked for us. One or two applications was all that was required. Yes it stinks but that's the point. Simply wear gardening gloves or rubber gloves and old clothes and wash your clothes twice afterwards. Sorted.

[Olly]

Bumper bits.

 

Ukadex is - it got into the aubiose, onto the eggs, and I can still smell it on the rubber gloves. I'm not keen to try it again.

 

The bumper bit was hard to fit the first time, but I think it's preferable.

[Palmer06]

Is it possible sombody could put a link of somewhere who sell the bumper bits please.

I have looked and i unable to find them. Also any anti peck sprays etc would be a great help.

 

Thankyou

[Egluntyne]

The Wernlas Collection **here**sell them for the price of a few stamps. Give them a ring...I imagine they will sell anti peck spray too. They don'y have an on-line shop as such.

[Barkisland]

Got my bumper bits from Sue Hammon at Wernlas. They are 10p each so I sent her a SAE and a book of 4 first class stamps, and she sent me the bumper bits with some typed instructions by return of post.

It was surprisingly easy to fit - Shaun recommended 'circlips pliers' to open up the bumper bit, and this made it quite easy to slip into her beak. When the pliers were released, the end pieces slotted straight into her nostrils.

[sandyhas3chucks]

Got my bumper bits from Sue Hammon at Wernlas. They are 10p each so I sent her a SAE and a book of 4 first class stamps, and she sent me the bumper bits with some typed instructions by return of post.

It was surprisingly easy to fit - Shaun recommended 'circlips pliers' to open up the bumper bit, and this made it quite easy to slip into her beak. When the pliers were released, the end pieces slotted straight into her nostrils.

could you tell me about the circlips please what size do you buy? are there onl;y one sort. i think you said or someone on a previos thread that halfords sold them? tried once didn't quite get it though (no circlips)

[Barkisland]

OH bought this set of B&Q Value mini pliers:

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?isSearch=true&fh_search=5+piece+mini+pliers+set&selected=products&x=24&y=12

(The circlips ones are the ones with the 'bent nose', although they are not referred to as circlips in the description, and were perfect for the job).

HTH

[Egluntyne]

Pop the bumpa bit into hot water for a few moments before applying....it will soften it and make it easier to work with.

[Olly]

do you know anyone who fixes bikes or cars? they'll probably have a pair of circlips, I borrowed mine off a friend ( must return them, they're still in the kitchen drawer!) and they made it much easier.

 

Be firm, my biggest mistake was being a bit too tentative - get a good firm grip on your chicken's head and don't be scared, they're tougher than you think!

[sandyhas3chucks]

thanks for the info... used the hot water & actually it wasn't as hard as I thought untill I got to the nose bit then couldnt figure a way to open it one handed to then close it. Borrow circlips from a tv repairer but they are too timy And was woried about a very pointy end & a struggling chooks eyes or orther part of her anatomy! will go look for B& Q set today (my luvk they will be out of stock!)