sophie and ben Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 one of the hens have started to what looks like peck at the other ones back leg and bottom area what does this mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 It could be boredom, or dominance or bugs - is she pulling out the other's feathers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophie and ben Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 no just pecking i only got them at the weekend. if its some worm or something how would i know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I wouldnt have thought it was worms - might they have lice or fleas? If you go into the stickies in the main thread you will see some good things to look out for. If they are not pulling the feathers out they may just be exploring! good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 When I introduced a new chicken to my other 3, they pulled out her feathers ..... and ATE them....... no idea why, just a pecking order thing. Do you think that might be it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophie and ben Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 thankyou i've moved them around the garden a bit and they dont seem to have done it today. fingers crossed. just want to say what a great forum this is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
