Space Chick Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Thanks Anne, well done on becoming a Mod by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 WEll done! It's always a horrid thing to do, but worth it for everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend21 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 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. Help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
