Hi Helena! Thank you for writing. At first I thought it was frostbite - and one tip may be - but then I witnessed a lot of vicious pecking so now I know the majority of it is from the young hens, of all things.
Isn't it ironic that chickens are attracted to red and yet combs are red, thus...
Thank you SC, Sandy, April! I really appreciate your speedy response and that you took the time to help. I gather bitter apple doesn't sting a sore spot? I'll try to find one of these products and get him some relief, poor boy. He's a boy that refuses to hurt a girl, so he's in trouble with the...
Thank you SC! I'll see if I can find those things. I gather with those it's because the stuff tastes so awful that they will do it once and then hopefully refrain after that! I really appreciate your help - it is kind of amazing, but the feed stores in this region, while they sell tons of...
Hi. Is bluekote the solution of choice when a comb is being pecked mercilessly? Bleeding, black damaged spots.. Or is there something better? Thanks very much.
Have never used bluekote before - is it important not to get near or in eyes if the stressed bird is wriggling when one attempts to...