Discofairy Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Ok, I have a pecker. Nancy. She's been picking on PeeWee, who had an injury but is better now, but she has been pecking at her since her wound healed around 4 weeks ago. PeeWee hasn't seemed to bothered. Until now. She's started making little squealy noises as Nancy is pecking her and upon inspection a few days ago, I noticed that she has pecked her so badly she's bleeding Am very sad. Didn't realise it was that bad for her. Nancy has been having a go at Fudge too but Fudge won't take it and still has a fab and full coat of feathers, unlike poor Peewee who has a bald bum What can I do? Isolate her? I've isolated PeeWee today to keep her safe but it seems so unfair J x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Isolate the pecker for a few days and it could change the pecking order. If that doesn't work consider a bumpa bit. Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 You could try anti peck spray from pet shops. Tastes horrible and might prevent further pecking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discofairy Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thank yououou. I'll isolate her tomorrow and see how that goes. Tried the spray but doesn't work. Ta J x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thank yououou. I'll isolate her tomorrow and see how that goes. Tried the spray but doesn't work. Ta J x x x I isolated my pesky pecker for 2 weeks and unfortunatly she made one of my chickens bleed so badly i had to wash her feathers cuz she is a light sussex bantam it was on show. I eventually had to rehome the pecker and I hate to say it but this might be the only option if it carries on and it will be hard but my 2 chooks left are loving the paired life and they are inseperable and so much tamer now and laying everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discofairy Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 Oh no. I hope that doesn't happen nancy has made Peewee bleed. Am so upset about it. Should I isolate her in a dog cage? I did this before when she was broody last year. J x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhazel Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Try isolating her and if it doesn't work I would try a bumper bit. If she draws blood spray the wound with purple spray to deter her from pecking it again. You could try a different brand of anti-peck spray as chickens can become used to one brand but be affected by another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Oh no. I hope that doesn't happen nancy has made Peewee bleed. Am so upset about it. Should I isolate her in a dog cage? I did this before when she was broody last year. J x Yes isolate her in a dog cage where she can walk around and feed her normally. I have tried sprays and they are a waste of money I must of chucked away 20 pounds worth of sprays. I did isolate her but unfortunatly as I said it doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discofairy Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Ok, the injured one, PeeWee has been isolated for two days now while she heals. Nancy pecked a large hole in her What do we do once she's healed?! Surely she will just be bullied by nancy again Help? J x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
