Bald Red Butts

[ginger67]

I am having the same problem with my 8 hens. 2RIR's and 1 barred rock look horrible. should I just separate those 3 to let them rest or try to guess which one of the others is the pecking problem and separate her only? I feel so bad for them.

 

[Den in Penn]

Separate the culprit if possible, less disruption of the pecking order on the whole.

 

[MollyAngel]

We have that problem too, and we have tried blu-koting them many times. They won't fix! My poor Cha-Cha and Renee!

 

[ChickenAl]

We're a couple of weeks along with using the pinless peepers, and to a good extent they are working. The girls will still pick on whoever is dust bathing at the time. It's like they line up for a free lunch. Feathers are starting to grow back on them now, but it is a slow process. We are simply hoping that the peepers can break the habit in the long run. For now, it is much better than it has been.

I don't think there is any perfect way to eliminate feather picking and pecking. You have to keep trying to see what works with your birds. Each flock is different in both it's dynamics and breed makeup.

 

[CoupeDeVille]

Having the exact same problem with my 8 hens..Keep us up to date if anything works..

 

[jake4112]

possibly vent gleet....try this website and others also
https://www.mypetchicken.com/backya...s-vent-gleet-and-how-can-I-treat-my-H491.aspx