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[JanetMarie]

Isn't there a topical spray for this - something like "pick no more"? I think it' something like Bitter Apple but for birds. I don't have much experience with this, but I did have an issue when the flock was bored. I had to keep them locked up last April die to a persistent fox. Once they could free range again, the issue disappeared.

That's one of the things I tried and it didn't work! And this bird only picked when everyone was more active. It was winter and when it was nice enough to be let outside, I guess she felt happy enough to enjoy her favorite bad habit, but only on one bird. Another bird was starting to copy her, on just this one victim. I tried separating too.

On another bird I tried putting feather snacks out (I save all feathers from butchering), and she ate those, and still picked at other birds' rumps. This same bird also started attacking a broody muscovy hen, and mating with other hens.

I've heard it's more common in breeds like Leghorns.

 

[JanetMarie]

She is a beauty tho! I don't remember the line I had. A friend divorced and gave some of hers to me. The roosters were very gentle and just massive. I think the woman the line came from was well known for her line.

Thanks. I miss them.

 

[oldrooster]

That's one of the things I tried and it didn't work! And this bird only picked when everyone was more active. It was winter and when it was nice enough to be let outside, I guess she felt happy enough to enjoy her favorite bad habit, but only on one bird. Another bird was starting to copy her, on just this one victim. I tried separating too.

On another bird I tried putting feather snacks out (I save all feathers from butchering), and she ate those, and still picked at other birds' rumps. This same bird also started attacking a broody muscovy hen, and mating with other hens.

I've heard it's more common in breeds like Leghorns.

It sounds like someone wants to be rehomed to the stew pot.

 

[weezerfish]

Research peepers. I had to peeper a few couple of weeks ago. Someone was feather picking. The plan is to remove the peepers one by one until I figure out who it is. That chicken will remain peepered for months or maybe for life. Better than culling in my book. The peepers are super cheap. It did take two people to get them on and by the next morning the hens were all business as usual and ok with them.

Thanks. Culling is my last choice, but will do it if absolutely necessary. Won't be hard to figure it out as I have seen her do it each of the past two days. No others doing it yet that I have seen.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

That's one of the things I tried and it didn't work! And this bird only picked when everyone was more active. It was winter and when it was nice enough to be let outside, I guess she felt happy enough to enjoy her favorite bad habit, but only on one bird. Another bird was starting to copy her, on just this one victim. I tried separating too.

On another bird I tried putting feather snacks out (I save all feathers from butchering), and she ate those, and still picked at other birds' rumps. This same bird also started attacking a broody muscovy hen, and mating with other hens.

I've heard it's more common in breeds like Leghorns.

Ive not seen it in my leghorn, Barred rock and Orps I have. I honestly think its a protein issue.If that single bird continues I'd cull her. You don't want the flock picking up that habit.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

I'm feeling very excited for spring Lots of seedlings! EE are laying so I'm preparing for another hatch.

 

[Faraday40]

Time for some updated chick pics! (about 10 days old.... give or take since this hatch was scattered over several days)

blue laced orp blue orp


Buff Colombian orp bred to lav orp (2 diff chicks)


2 black orps


black orp bred with laced orp (2 diff chicks)


Leghorn x Orp mix


2 seramas

 

[JanetMarie]

Ive not seen it in my leghorn, Barred rock and Orps I have. I honestly think its a protein issue.If that single bird continues I'd cull her. You don't want the flock picking up that habit.

Already done. That was awhile ago. I was just talking about experience and what I tried that didn't work.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

What a day to kid, Mocha! She gave us a gorgeous little buckling. Tall and strong. Couple pics of Belle and the goats. Jersey heifer Daisy is in with the goats to wean off from her mom who is already bred..

 

[weezerfish]

Time for some updated chick pics! (about 10 days old.... give or take since this hatch was scattered over several days)

blue laced orp blue orp


Buff Colombian orp bred to lav orp (2 diff chicks)


2 black orps


black orp bred with laced orp (2 diff chicks)


Leghorn x Orp mix


2 seramas

To my untrained eye you have yellow chicks, black chicks with white patches, and yellow chicks with dark patches. LOL! I don't know how you can tell the difference. I look forward to seeing what all these look like when they feather out!