Millie-Annie Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I picked up my ex-batts today. I got them from an animal sanctuary, but they seem to have come with problems. They feather peck, well they peck the newly emerging feathers. They make each other bleed and I am at a loss. I have sprayed them with anti-peck, I have sprayed them with violet wound spray. I have scattered treats around. I can't separate them as they are already separate from my existing girls, plus they all do it to each other, so I would need four different places. I am worried it will turn to cannabalism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I would be worried if they are pecking each other and drawing blood too. Did the rescue centre say anything about it and ways you could prevent against it? The BHWT have a great Advice Line, you can contact them on 01884 860084 or hens@bhwt.org.uk It sounds as if you re doing right with purple spray and keeping them occupied. If they are still going at each other, consider bumpa peak bits for a few weeks until their feathers have grown through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 No they just said 'they look a bit sore there" and when I said I had anti peck spray and gentian violet wound spray they said good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I agree, this needs to be nipped in the bud before it escalates. The stress from the transportation and release may have made them a bit worse. I would fit bumpa bits soonest to prevent any unnecessary injuries and cannibalism. In the meantime, you are doing everything right Roughly where are you located? If you're not confident about fitting bits yourself, then perhaps one of us can help if you are near. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 It actually seems have improved. I have given them more space and today there was no actual blood. Well not until my Orpington decided to introduce herself. I thought with the feather pecking the quicker I can get them to free range together with lots of space, the better. I am in Northampton if anyone is local if needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I am in Banbury if you need help Millie-Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Thats not too far is it? I will see how it goes over the next few days Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 An update. Three weeks down the line and we are fine. They were so easy to introduce, and once they had more space it all stopped. They have all feathered up nicely, except for poor Doris for some reason. Thank you for your advice and offers of help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
