pasq Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Ginger was mawled by a dog/fox back in Jan 2007, since then a patch of feathers on her back have been missing. I have noticed that Pepperpot has been pecking around that area... It's a bit of a nightmare as i would have thought the feathers should have grown back by now? I have tried gentian violet spray recently-but she still pecks that area!! I have now tried separating them for a while, but it hasn't been easy. As soon as some feathers sprout through -the next day they are gone (and it appears red again!) Do i need to resort to a bumper bit? Will she ever break up this habit? It's a pity as they seem to be close and happy together. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 My guess is that Pepperpot has discovered that the feather quills as they come through are full of blood and very tasty Sounds like you might need a bumper bit until the feathers have come through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Oh yes, I agree with Claret. Once the feathers have grown back she shoudl stop pecking at them. Poor chook. She has been through the mill hasn't she. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasq Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 [Thanks for your comments -i've managed to buy a separate pen to keep pepperpot in (so they are separate for a month or so), that is the plan anyway. Hopefully ginger's feathers will grow back stronger by then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 That's fab Pasq - will they still be able to see each other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasq Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 yes -They can still see each other from a short distance.... Can't wait till those feathers grow back!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 That's good, it'll make intorductions easier afterwards. Give her plenty of protein - mealworms and tuna - to help the feathers grow through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasq Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 Off to buy a can of tuna tonght! -Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 all done with good advice, I have 2 bumper bits ready for Charlie and harrie if she improves. The Wernlas advice was to mix my flocks this way and it's not at all painful. Hope you have a better time of it, BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
