bronze Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I've had a look through and it doesnt seem to say anywhere. Bettys got a bare neck, the littliun bullies her. I left it to start with as when I read up on here it said that they would need to establish their pecking order and would settle down. How long does this take? I don't want to keep leaving the situation if its going to carry on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I think it can take several weeks for peace to break out, Bronze. Depends on the individuals concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 It depends how badly she is being picked on. You could try an anti-pecking spray or anti-pecking bits, or separate the victim or bully. I read somewhere recently separating the bully is more effective. 3 weeks approximately is where it calms down usually, but my poor Megan still gets picked (mainly chased). She's not fully matured yet, so I'm hoping that will help. You can always rehome if it doesn't work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 Thanks I've had them for over a month now so was thinking it was time to start doing something. Seperating isnt easy for me and shes not lost huge amounts of feathers so I think I'll try some spray for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I think it would be worth trying some anti peck spray or something, before it becomes a habit. Also, with mine, after the initial 3 weeks there does not seem to be any actual pecking, more facing up to each other and threatening gestures. As everyone knows their place that's all thats needed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
