Janette Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I have three chickens who have been living in harmony since October but on Monday one of the chickens started attacking another one - who has stopped laying eggs. Things are getting quite nasty - the attacker has caused quite a lot of damage to the victim. We have tried putting mite powder on them all, in case there was a problem with that, but nothing has helped. We have had to keep the bully away from the victim as we fear for her safety - help us!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Bring on the bumper bits. It can happen, when a chook if off colour/not laying, that the offers see them as a problem and attack them as a defence. I lost one of my original chooks to a similar situation which got too much for her to cope with and she just gave up the will to live. The bully may calm down after a few days in isolation. I'ms sure more advice will follow. AMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 Thanks AMO - Im new to this site and dont know how to put my chickens on my profile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hi Janette Isolating the bully for a while is a good start. Try spraying the victim with a tea tree oil solution - this will not only help to heal but also tastes horrible. I would suggest a bumper bit for the bully when she gets out of jail! Best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hi Janette Welcome to the forum!! Have a look on the 'Welcome to Omlet' on the first page there is a topic called 'How to Use' From there it should tell you how to add your chook info etc. Hope the bully settles down - let us know how it goes. KR AMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 What is a bumper bit and where do I get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMcHen Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Have pm'd you as I think we know each other but if not sorry Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Janette- I have some spare bumper bits if you would like one. I have had a terrible time with a case of bullying so I know how you are feeling. Did you find out what bumper bits are? Keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...