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There is much less drama after I gave in to Pinless Peepers. I lost my oldest hen after a beating by one of the bullies but everyone is coexisting relatively peaceably now. Never thought I would praise Pinless Peepers but they did the job.

Waiting for Pinless peepers to arrive. Hope that works!

Believe me, chicken jail has gotten a workout these past couple of weeks. Incarcerating one at a time just isn’t working. I think I’m taking the advice from above and trying the peepers. I really don’t want to get rid of any of the combatants.

Culling is my last option. These aren’t old ladies, they’re only 2 years old and two of my best layers. Everyone got along until Olive went broody and Emu died. Then the chicken s**t hit the fan with behavior. I think I’ll give the peepers a try. It’s one of those things I swore I would never...

I’ve thought about that but never used them. Are they easy to put on? How long do you think?

I’ve integrated chicks before and thought I knew what to do but I have a new situation. I lost one of my best hens to our heat wave a couple of weeks ago and that has thrown the pecking order into chaos. I have 6 week old pullets who were foster raised by a broody Easter Egger. They’re in a...