Feather picking problems

[chelswaterman]

I have had a big problem with feather picking I've tried cat food Tuna fatback medicines to make the feathers taste bad but nothing's helping my poor rooster looks like he has been through a big battle n same for my Americana hen if anyone has any advice Please please tell me!! Thanks

 

[Judy]

There are experienced people here who fought it for a loooong time; it's a real problem when they get in the habit. I have a couple of threads bookmarked on the subject. Hope you will find something useful!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/517547/peepers-removed-and-no-feather-picking-d/0_20#post_6586027

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/697052/i-think-i-found-a-miracle-cure-for-feather-picking/0_20

http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/featherpicking.htm

 

[bernaboo111]

Try Pine Tar or Vicks. Rub it on the spots she is being pecked at and it should help. Also Blu-Kote works too. You can buy these at ace hardware stores.

 

[chelswaterman]

Okay thank y'all bunches!!