Constantly pecking at each other

[COgeorge]

Unfortunately, I'm not going to be much help for the pecking problem. I've never had to deal with it THAT bad before. Usually for me, they peck each other once in a while to maintain dominance, but your case seems like they do it for fun.

You said that they cause her to bleed and have bare spots which leads to more pecking and more bleeding and more bare spots. I suggest you buy some Blue Coat. It's an antiseptic spray that will turn the affected area blue for a while to make it less visible to the other chickens. Their eyes are attracted to red, but blue draws less attention. Blue Coat has been AMAZING for me when I've needed to apply it to injuries or bald spots. Be careful when applying, though. It will stain you for days.

I have some blue coat and it does not seem to stop the pecking. ughhh I have separated her for now and ordered some saddles.

 

[COgeorge]

The peepers are still on. It's been about 2 weeks. I should also mention that when I introduced the pullets they were 3 weeks old and in a see/no touch situation for over a month. The pullets are now about 5 months old and are all laying. The one that was pecked terribly was the first to lay. I've also used Blu Kote. It helped with the healing of the pecked pullet, but did nothing to stop the pecking. If you do use Blu Kote, be sure to wear gloves while applying it. It stains badly and for quite a long time.

I don't think I was totally clear on one thing, the one being pecked is one my original 3 hens. She is among the first three hens I bought.

 

[AGirlAndHerChickens03]

I have some blue coat and it does not seem to stop the pecking. ughhh I have separated her for now and ordered some saddles.

Saddles should help a little bit, if only to help her grow some feathers.

 

[Eggcessive]

How much room do they have and do they get outside for most of the day to roam around. Usually chickens will go out and not concentrate on pecking unless they are bored, fed too little protein in the diet, or if they are overcrowded. At least 16-20% protein in a layer or all flock feed is good. Swings, blocks to climb on, things to peck at help.

 

[imnukensc]

How much room do they have and do they get outside for most of the day to roam around. Usually chickens will go out and not concentrate on pecking unless they are bored, fed too little protein in the diet, or if they are overcrowded. At least 16-20% protein in a layer or all flock feed is good. Swings, blocks to climb on, things to peck at help.

Not in my experience. Mine free range daily nearly all day, eat the same feed, and are not over crowded in the least.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How much room do they have and do they get outside for most of the day to roam around. Usually chickens will go out and not concentrate on pecking unless they are bored, fed too little protein in the diet, or if they are overcrowded. At least 16-20% protein in a layer or all flock feed is good. Swings, blocks to climb on, things to peck at help.

^^This^^
@COgeorge can you post some photos of your set-up and flock?
Tell us how much space you have in the coop and run (sq ft of each)

The hen that is getting picked on, you have her separated now, that may help right now to get her healed a bit, but behavioral problems usually need to be addressed.

Sometimes a hen may be picked on because they are sick. Give your hen a thorough exam - check to make sure the crop is empty by morning, look her over for lice/mites, feel the abdomen for bloat/fluid and get a fecal float to rule out internal parasites and Coccida overload.

Look forward to more information and photos, please keep us posted.