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[mudrunner1957]

Hello to all members.
I'm Denny, just wanted to introduce myself to the site.
Will read some post to see if any of my ? are already addressed. I have 13 chickens, had 14 until the other day. One was what seems to me to be that she was pecked to death, now i have one that has been pecked just not to death, trying to treat her with wound spray, Will get back to everyone after i have read some post.
Thanks Denny

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Denny, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I would start another thread in the Chicken Behaviors forum. You may have your birds overcrowded or may need to change their diet.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello Denny and welcome to BYC!

How much room are you providing? Cramped birds can kill each other. Minimum 5 square feet per bird in the coop (not including nest boxes or roosts) and 10 square feet per bird in the run. Put out several food and water stations as well.

Good luck and welcome to our roost!

 

[sourland]

Hello, Denny, and welcome to BYC. Depending upon weather conditions chickens can become overcrowded/bored this time of year leading to pecking/cannibalism. Where are you located ?

 

[Kiki]

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[ValerieJ]

Hi! Welcome to BYC! I'm so sorry you lost a chicken that way! Do you have one particular aggressor? If so, take her out of the mix. If it's all of them pecking, then you have an issue to resolve. As has been stated already, either overcrowding or lack of protein. I'm sure you will get all the advice you need here to remedy the situation. Starting a thread in the emergencies forum will get the fastest answers.

 

[BullChick]

Welcome to the chicken capital of the Internet!
As mentioned by others, overcrowding could be the issue. Are you using Blu Kote for the injuries?
We would love to see photos. Not just of the injuries and coop, but of all your various animals. Getting to know people, and making new friends is exciting!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Glad that you joined! Good luck with your flock, and I hope that you find the solution to all of that pecking.

 

[cmom]

You have a lot of reading to do, there is a lot of good information. If you have any questions just ask. You will get a ton of answers. Some may work and some may not as each situation may be a bit different. Good luck with your flock and have fun...

 

[Sequel]

Hi there! Welcome to BYC! I hope you get your issues sorted out and can enjoy a happy healthy flock soon! You've had some great advice so far, people on this site are just awesome.