christyrose12 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I bought some Lincoln Purple Spray for one of my ex batts as the others kept pecking her bare back. The thing is it only seems to last a couple of days and it wears off and they start pecking again. I seem to be applying it every other night at the moment. I read the reviews and everyone says it stays on the chicken for weeks. What am I doing wrong? The feathers are staying purple but not the skin. I sprayed some on myself by accident last night and its nearly worn off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohcarolina Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Purple spray is an antiseptic. You need a completely different product (anti peck spray) and other deterrents to stop them attacking her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christyrose12 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Oh, I thought the purple spray was to cover up the colour of the blood as hens are attracted to red and peck it. I have tried the anti peck spray but that didnt last long either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 It will cover up and disinfect wounds, but as ohcarolina has said, it's not a deterrent. The Nettex anti-peck spray is very good, or if you prefer a more traditional approach, then cover the wound in Stockholm Tar - but that will be very messy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I have found you have to apply the anti peck spray at least once a week sometimes more until the feathers grow back then they tend to leave them alone. You could also try bumper bits on the bullies for a while to give your girl a chance for her feathers to grow back or maybe hang up some lettuce or cabbage in the run to give them something else to think about, they usually feather peck through boredom, although having said I find that ex batts I have had do have a tendency to feather peck anyway for the first couple of months until they learn to be proper chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
