My hen is getting bald - other hen pecking her

[Dragonfly Ranch]

I know what you are thinking its just pecking order - but the one that is doing it is not the top hen.

Last night I picked up my favorite Red Star and noticed that her head is almost bald and her neck feathers have been pecked on as well. Is there anything that I can put on her that will help to keep I believe my Silver Lace from pecking her. I was thinking something that doesn't taste good - but don't know what that might be. Maybe a cute bonnet - no seriously I want to stop this behavior soon.

This is the same Silver Lace that has been pulling the tail feather off my roo too.

Sandee

 

[Dar]

there is a thing called pinless peepers you put them on the offending hen ans she cant see to peck it does not hurt her it allows them to see down where is where her food is anyway..

http://www.eggcartons.com/product-exec/product_id/754/nm/Pinless_Peepers_PINLESS_P

i have the same problem with one of my hens

 

[Dragonfly Ranch]

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Silly question but how do they breath if you put them in their nostrils?

Sandee

 

[Dar]

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Silly question but how do they breath if you put them in their nostrils?

Sandee

LOL i never thought of that... but i guess they dont block the nostrils all the way