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[dipper]

hi

 

i have posted a few times re sim thing - we have been away on hols for a week , neighbours chicken sat for us and since coming home both have balding bums ! i am sure its up to her tricks again bullying and pecking ( dh says she eats the feathers ?? is that right ? are feathers tasty ?) anyways both look a mess ! this morning i wondered if they had mites or something sim but reading about them i am sure its not, its pecking.

I don't know what to do I dont like the bumper idea i dont think she'd let us near her to do it

help please

[ClaireG]

You could try seperating the bossy boots, by putting her in a dog crate or similar for a few days. Then reintroduce her to the flock. This might help shake up the pecking order and snap her out of it. Make sure you give her food and water in her seprate accomodation and leave her in sight nad sound of the others.

[Egluntyne]

I wouldn't hesitiate to apply bumperbits. I will make a real difference. If you use straight circlip pliers, it will make the job a whole lot easier. Haul her out of the egg port at night and do it whilst she is drowsy if she is difficult to catch.