My one week old chicks are pecking each other's tails

[Galloloco]

I got chicks one week ago. Today they began pecking on the tails of two of them. I separated them and put some iodine. Could it be they need more space? Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Thanks in advance for your help

 

[shesell]

Well, I had a problem with one of my Welsummer's pecking everyone else's eyes for the first week, but he eventually stopped, thank goodness. I have heard that using a red heat lamp helps to curb the tendency to peck because they have a harder time seeing the red, irritated skin. Maybe that might help?
Shesell

 

[Galloloco]

Thanks very much. I will try that

 

[Missouri Maiden]

I agree with the red heat lamp, but maybe check on the temp. too because just like people, chickens get irratable in the heat. lol

 

[sammi]

temp is important..
what are you keeping them at?

please describe your set up and size of brooder.

what are you feeding them?
are you using chick vitamins?

 

[Galloloco]

Thanks to everybody for your help. I kept the two injured chicks separated and put iodine spray until their tails were OK. I moved everybody together to their new coop yesterday (6 feet by 6feet). They are not bothering them anymore. I think it was just too crowded in the brooder (32 chicks!)