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How do you keep hens from pecking?
Quote: They free range in the daytime and have the run of the farm. The layer is 16-18. They get oyster shell and have a gravel driveway for grit. Purpletree..The noxema is a good idea. It kinda follows along with the vasoline and hot sauce. I think once they get a bad taste in their mouth...- charmed one
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How do you keep hens from pecking?
I have 28 RIR's.They were 1 yr in march. They free range in the daytime. I give them laying mesh in the morning and when I get home at night. They also get scratch and have access to water 24/7. The hen house is large..very large. They roost closer than they need to. I don't think they are...- charmed one
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How do you keep hens from pecking?
To start, my hens have plenty of space and are not crowded. They continually peck each other at night and some are getting quite bare in the butt! I've used bluecote. I've read to put vinegar in their water. I was told to put vasoline mixed with hot sauce on them. What do you use and what works?- charmed one
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