nikkim Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 We have two girls a little under a year old. About a month ago we discovered Mindy with a bleeding foot - not sure how this happened. We cleaned it and sprayed with purple wound spray. Watched carefully and sure enough Molly was pecking her so we separated them during the day for five days (they could see each other but not get at each other). Almost as soon as the feet appeared healed and we allowed them contact it started again, much worse. So bad in fact we had to seek treatment from the vet. They have now been separated during the day for almost two weeks, coming back together at dusk. The minute the eglu door is open in the morning and they come out Molly goes for the feet again. They have plenty of space, feeders and water. We are at a loss to know what to do. Any ideas gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 The cause is usually starts with scaly leg mite or a cut on the foot as you found Nikkim, then it becomes a habit. You could try Stockholm tar on her feet or fit a beak bit to the pecker. We use the tar on cocks combs sometimes because hens get a habit of eating them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkim Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Thanks. Will get some and try it. Had a similar problem with previous chickens but never this bad. Vet did not seem to think there was any sign of scale mite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I'd anoint the feet with some Nettex anti-peck spray - that'll stop it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
