chicken feather picking

[byap]

what is the best anti pick to use? is pine tar deadly for the chickens? ,my chickens are being picked everyday.

 

[missychicky mom]

If you mean eating feathers then first of all, how much protein are you giving them? sometimes they eat feathers because their low on protein. To remedy this, I give my hens a mash a wet and dry cat food every morning until the picking ceases. Also, when I have that sort of problem every day I go outside for an hour or so armed with a water spritzer. If you ever catch one of your hens picking, give em a good solid squirt. These things usually help.

 

[Tinasue57]

The best anti pic remedy I have found is called Rooster Booster Pic No More Lotion. I accidentally got some in my mouth, it is the worst thing I have ever tasted. I have watched the chicks after I have applied it to one of their buddies. If they pick at it they run off shaking the heads and trying to wipe it off their beaks! It works!

 

[LindsayB]

Pinless peepers are the best! I used them on my 3 easter eggers when I introduced a silkie into the flock.