auntielizzie Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 So Betsy is still being mysteriously pecked on the botty despite regular application of purple spray and anti-peck. Having plenty of time on my hands today (thank god for bank holidays ) I decided to bravely reach for the Stockholm Tar. On first opening the pot I thought "I'm not putting that on my chicken" . What horrible stuff And the smell is foul After a little ponder I thought I really should at least give it a go, so I got myself a little paintbrush out and an old towel and fetched Besty (who was less than happy as she really doesn't like being picked up at all "how very dare you - bok bok booooooooooook " she says. It seems you only need the tiniest amount - but the pot is HUGE Anyway, it is applied and Betsy is happily back having a lovely FR in the spring sunshine we have got this morning (I know, amazing ). I will let you know how we get on from here and if this stops the pecking/cures the problem/helps her sore little botty heal up.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntielizzie Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Oh and by the way, all I can smell now is Stockholm Tar Even though I was really really careful not to get it on myself, the smell just seems to stick to you. I think I got a tiny spot on my finger and although I have washed it off, I can still smell it on my hand. Where I brought the brush and old towel in to the kitchen to wrap it up in a bin bag to throw away, the smell is lingering in the air Yukky yukky horrible stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popularfurball Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hehee I've done the same this week!!!! That was Monday... My family came to stay today and I bought the girls in one at a time to say hello... Mums first response was my goodnes she smells bad!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I have never used Stockholm Tar - is it an anti peck thing because I might need to give it a try. I've only ever used the disgusting stuff in an aerosol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popularfurball Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 If you think the aerosol is bad...... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 You are the first person I have heard of actually using it! I have a pot but never used it (lucky for me). Hope her botty is soon healed up and no more pecking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 We had a delivery at work and there was a pot with a cracked base It stinks of old cigarette ash and gets everywhere!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popularfurball Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 It's handy stuff - gets used on horses too for thrush in their feet... Though I've not tried it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntielizzie Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 The jury is still out on the stockholm tar - it seems to have worn off, so I'm wondering whether I can face a second application. Difficult to tell whether it has made any difference yet - although I can't say that there has been any dramatic change in the bare botty situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Noticed today Sharona is a bare breasted gal and ordered some - they are all scrawny due to mass moulting but laying. Couldnt see any mites etc but gonna get mite and lite spray as I've lost mine. I think the long winter has taken its toil on us all even the girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
