Pro - Does anyone else's nest boxes get soaked in rain?

[MissPug+Chooks]

Hello!

 

Has anyone used a chicken saddle to prevent further feather pecking from bullying?

 

I have just had to boot out the ring leader into a seperate run and cat box because she has stripped the back and tail feathers off our bottom ranking hen (despite her having a bumpa bit on!)

 

As i say we've removed the ring leader, smothered the victim in sudacream and doused her in anti-pek and she has been put back in the WIR with one other hen who doesnt bully her. However i have noticed before that when the quills grow back the other hens then are inquisitive and pull the quills out so will a chicken saddle help prevent this and aid in the feathers growing back?

 

Also how long do i need to keep the bully seperated for?

 

I have put some Chicken Vet Amino + in the victim's water as a nutritional aid to regrow her feathers also

 

 

Xxxx

[Snowy]

The saddle isn't specifically designed for that purpose, it is designed to prevent damage to the hens feathers caused by over amorous cockerels. However, it is worth a try, if that is the area being nibbled by the others, it will give her some protection. I would be inclined to give it a try if it were me