mark_lowe Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I have a chicken that keeps pulling out feathers of other chickens then eating them. how do I stop it ASAP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgieB Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Are you the Mark Lowe that lives in Gotham? You could try Gentian Violet spray. Certainly helped us when we had hens picking on others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_lowe Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 no. I'm from Halesowen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymarque Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Mine does the same only one bold patch on her neck, seen the other peck her body, i take it the Gentian Violet spray turns them purple, do you spray the bold patch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgieB Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Yes, spray the bold patch and anywhere else they tend to peck and that should deter them from pecking it again. It's also good at stopping wounds getting infected. I'd recommend wearing gloves as the purple colour does stain easily. You can get it here- http://www.animalmedicationdirect.co.uk/gentian-violet-spray-240ml-pr-3170.html - which is the cheapest I've found so far, although you might find it cheaper on ebay. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
