LeahIngredior Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 We have four chickens, one of which is quite a bit smaller than the others and has been getting her feathers plucked specifically at the base of her tail. After much observation, chicken separation, and anti-pecking tactics, we've weeded the bullying out of every chicken except one. This one chicken keeps pecking at her no matter what we do! We've tried different anti-pecking sprays, separation, watching and intervening, and finally the chicken vest from omlet to protect her back, but this one chicken continues to keep going for her! We're simply at a loss as to what to do. They have plenty of boredom breaker toys and we've recently upgraded their space, and they have a good quality feed with treats relatively often. Any advice on what we could try next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Have you tried a bumpa bit? This prevents feather pecking , but does allow the chicken to feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girly Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 I had the same problem with my girls. I ended up buying “spectacles’ for the bully. And also threatened to give her to next door neighbour for his stewing pot! Happily I resorted to neither. She settled down eventually. Perhaps you could isolate the victim until her feathers rerun and she has grown a bit bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
