cannibilism

[grammym]

OMG! I just read that chicks can peck each other and even their own toes, that it can lead to cannibilism. I have read that chickens can resort to this but even chicks!?! Has anybody had problems with cannibilism and if so what did you do? Thanks.

 

[math ace]

Chicks seem to be much more nasty to each other if you are

1.) Over crowding them....
2.) Using a WHITE brooder light. Switch the light out to a red light, black light, almost anything except the white light.

 

[sonew123]

Yup..I separate asap.that usually stops it but..If it starts that young being a bully 9/10 I get rid of it/euthanize as I dont want those qualities/traits getting passed on. I had a bully hen in one coop- out of nowhere..put her in the bigger older girl coop...stopped her in her tracks and havent seen a problem since.

 

[grammym]

Thanks for your posts. I am a brand new chicken lover and want to do what's best for the new chicks I'll be getting.