lost-sheep Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 we have a new white star who came to us with a clipped beak.... .... even tho her beak is clipped she still manages to pull out feathers and eat them .... obviously this can't continue so we have fitted her with an anti pecking bit.... ....problem is her beak is really open compared to the beaks of the others (who haven't got clipped beaks) when they wore them and we are worried that she will starve... ...i don't think starvation is a justifyable punishment for plucking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 please?........pretty please???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pearsons Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I would leave the anti peck thing on (is it a ring or a bumper bit?) then offer her some treats. You'll soon find out if she is eating or not that way. If she doesn't eat take the anti-peck off but I think she will be eating okay. My Chips (aka Atilla) has a bumper bit and it woks great. Helen in Hume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 anti pecking... fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Good advice from Helen. The peck rings look very restrictive when they're fitted but hens are quite canny when it comes to eating Try her with a handful of corn, wheat etc - bet she can manage just fine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 sorted... she wolfed down the corn (as ususal) bet it was just a clever act to make me remove it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 They can be very sly you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 tell me about it!...... eggzeena escaped once she dug her way out and free ranged! the others didn't realise how she'd gotten out tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
