Bantambabe Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I know it shouldn't, but I have 3 wearing bumpa bits and the other one is still being plucked bald. I might have thought she was doing it herself if I hadnn't witnessed the evil Amy pulling feathers at the weekend. Bumpa bits are fitted correctly and tight (they've been on for about a month and they haven't managed to scratch, shake or swipe them off), yet still they pluck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 That's unusual Debs, if they are on right the hen oughtn't to be able to grip the feathers - do you have them fitted to the rear of the nostrils? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Dogmother and luvachicken - just in case you feel like you have been having a one to one exchange on the forum, I wanted to say that your requests for help luvachicken and your answers, Dogmother, have been very good learning. I've copied it down in case I should find myself in a similar position ever. Thank you both P.S. I love the title of this post. Made me laugh. I must admit I wasn't sure if my title was a bit risky but I thought it probably would make someone laugh - and I like a laugh my self. As for the forum, I love it. Everyone on here has been really helpful every time I've been on here. I just read the latest posts and I think I feel even more worried about the bumpa bits, so will keep going with the spray and hope they behave over the w'end. Thanks again everyone xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasperaliceuk Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I think if Bumper bits are to be recommended then somewhere there should be a video showing exactly how to fit them to make the experience fast and painless. It sounds like a traumatic exercise for both chicken and owner and the fact that they could be placed wrongly, necessitating removing and trying again with even more stress makes it even more important. Demonstrating in close up with the use of circlip pliers would be more than useful! So if there are any filmmakers out there - You Tube is calling! I find it bad enough just putting the chickens through the stress of being sprayed with noxious substances - one never lays the next day! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 I think if Bumper bits are to be recommended then somewhere there should be a video showing exactly how to fit them to make the experience fast and painless. Watch this space! I once had to put them on 6 of a friend's hens as her OH was too scared to hold them while she did it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 They are really easy to train and she should get the message soon. All my lot ever learn is to pretend to behave when they hear me coming out the back door If your hen is wearing a bumper bit it shouldn't be able to grip a feather and pluck it. My girls have always managed to pluck feathers when wearing a bumper bit even when it has been fitted by the vet . And it's always been my black rock crosses that have plucked feathers so I won't be buying any more of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Black rock crosses do tend to be more evil in my experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooLilac Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I've read this with interest, as one of my Black Rock's has lost her knickers too! Initially we (& the vet) thought it coudl have been lice, so I dusted and Ivermectin'd all 4 birds. But 10 days on, she's getting balder and when I grabbed her to look this afternoon she had a red and sore under-carriage. I've doused her with anti-peck sprayed again (poor lass feels persecuted). One of the reasons that I've been so slow on the uptake is that there are no feathers blowing around ! someone must be eating them. Also, the coop is very harmonious and I've never seen bullying - so I have no idea who is doing it. We are in the process of getting the run extended so they have more space (it'll be a few weeks yet...). Should I isolate her for her own sake ? When I work out who the bully is, they are for it ! I'm so cross and sad for poor FatDaddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasperaliceuk Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Rose has been put in isolation. Her penance is to demoss the garden as I move her run around. Have to say she's doing a darn good job. When I let the others out they like to go and offer their sympathy and have a little chat with her. My two cats investigating early in the morning. And here they are all sunbathing next to her. Rose doesn't seem bothered by her incarceration - she's laying every day. Just waiting for the others to start growing some decent feathers! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 It will do them the world of good to be able to relax without her bullying them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Your trio look relaxed. Rose looks indignant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
