sarah corkish-brown Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I wonder if someone can offer me some advice. I have two very big black rock chickens and two very small brown chickens. One of the black rocks has plucked nearly all the feathers out of the smallest brown one, this only happens when in their Hen House at night. I have tonight taken the small one out and boxed her up for the night and out her in the garage as the black rock has now drawn blood on her head. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Is there any way wou can seperate them but so they can still see each other? Have they known each other long? Have you tried anti peck spray, it also heals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 It's unusual for it to happen when it's dark. Do you let them out early? You can leave the roosting area door open if you have a fox proof run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I think a bumpa bit may be the answer. It's very unusual for it to happen at night. In fact, it is probably an early morning activity. Bumpa bits do work and are the only things I've found to break this behaviour pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah corkish-brown Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thank you for your help, I think I will try an anti peck spray first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulad Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 bumpa bits were the answer for us too - good luck x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
