pinkmagic Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 we had a fox attack in December last year, leaving just one of our ex batts all alone. We adopted 2 more to keep her company and despite all getting on, the original bird has developed a nasty habit of pecking out the little feather stubs on the new pair as soon as they appear. Yesterday much to hey annoyance I fitted her with a bumper bit. However I became very concerned that she could actually eat and drink normally while wearing this as it does seem to protrude beyond the beak somewhat. This morning I have relented and removed it. Please reassure me that these medieval looking objects are humane. I know I must stop the pecking but felt so sorry for her with the bumper bit on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 She will be fine and they can fully eat and drink and get treats with them fitted - some can just look a bit sorry for themselves for 24hrs, some are fine after 10 mins. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Leave it on - she'll give you the evils for half an hour, then get on with her life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ness3103 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 all of mine have had them on for a couple of months now, and they can eat and drink perfectly well. one of mine made me feel so guilty, she moped around for a couple of days but she's used to it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
