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[Space Chick]

I'm a little concerned, Sarah-Jane has been pecking and pulling out Rose's feathers and then eating them.

 

No blood has been drawn, but I am concerned about it.

 

Anything I can do to stop it? Should I get some anti-peck spray?

[Egluntyne]

I would deal with it straight away before it becomes a permanent habit.

 

I'd try spray first and then move onto a bumper bit if she persists.

[Space Chick]

Thanks Anne, well done on becoming a Mod by the way

[Saronne]

One of mine plucked and ate the feathers of another hen. I tried some anti-peck spray, but it didn't work (though I did not try Ukadex). Putting a bumper bit on has worked. The offending hen seems comfortable with it on and can eat and drink okay - so it's staying on for now!

[quickcluck]

WEll done! It's always a horrid thing to do, but worth it for everybody!

[legend21]

Hi All, I got my ex bats last night and one of them is pulling her feathers out all morning, what is a bumper and where do I get one?, I am not sure if I just ignore it she will stop. I have tea tree oil I may dilute it and spray her to see if that works, a wee bit concerned as I am not even sure if it is painful.

 

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[Gallina]

I would recommend fitting a bumper bit. There is a sticky about them here:

viewtopic.php?f=42&t=12641

 

It would be helpful if people on the forum would put their location (just a county would do) in their profile. There may be someone near you who would let you have a bumper bit quickly. I can always supply in an emergency to anyone willing to come to Oxford, for instance.