debbier Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 This thought is annoying me, so I thought I'd canvas opinion from the wise. So, chickens peck red bits, yes? Hence the gentian violet spray to mask sore areas, and having to be Very Careful when wearing red nail varnish. So, why don't they peck the combs??? They are as red as anything! Just wondering out loud, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Yes, makes me larf (hysterically) when OH paints her toenails and goes out in sandals. Oh the thought of sandal wearing weather Our gals peck the combs, thankfully not too viciously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macfoy Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 This thought is annoying me, so I thought I'd canvas opinion from the wise. So, chickens peck red bits, yes? Hence the gentian violet spray to mask sore areas, and having to be Very Careful when wearing red nail varnish. So, why don't they peck the combs??? They are as red as anything! Just wondering out loud, really. It's a very good question.............they do peck combs if there has been some sort of injury and blood is present, in fact once blood is present they will peck to death given the right circumstances. As for pecking red bits when it's bum area........when an area like that has had it's feathers removed, the skin goes red on exposure to the sun and elements, new feathers growing through can then get pecked out, they seem to go for the feathers more unless as above, there's blood. I know I near enough stand alone on this.........but I do eat my birds, any males hatched eventually go in the pot and any old birds if they need to be culled are the same (unless ill of course). I often pluck them near my chickens and they go mad for the feathers, especially any young ones, maybe it's a mineral thing. Any good as an answer? Macfoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I've got a couple that peck combs but it's normally if one of the 3 with really red combs don't move out of the way or one needs 'slapping down' I've got a bit of a nasty looking cut on one thumb lost an argument with a nail rpping out a window last week had the girla out FR friday after work Starfish My main pecker had a right old go at the cut didn't half hurt.It must really hurt when she as a go at one of the other girls. either that or she thinks I need put in my place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 they are so funny... i wear bright red crock wellies every day to let them out and put them to bed and just spend time with them.... they dont bat an eyelid, but i i go in with red finger nails or toes.... well they go nuts... funny old things chickens!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 they are so funny... i wear bright red crock wellies every day to let them out and put them to bed and just spend time with them.... they dont bat an eyelid, but i i go in with red finger nails or toes.... well they go nuts... funny old things chickens!!! Feathers' got red cloggies & Kilo in particular pecks these repeatedly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docsquid Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 they are so funny... i wear bright red crock wellies every day to let them out and put them to bed Ooh, so do I. And they don't touch them, but they go mad over the red bucket I use for mucking out the nest box (which they insist on sleeping in ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
