Should I use Blue-Kote for plucked out feathers?

[lalyswishytail]

I'm trying to solve a plucking problem of four against one. My SLW is getting her tail feathers plucked out by four others. There was blood. I took her inside our porch where at least she wouldn't keep getting plucked. I was told to try Blue-Kote. Can you buy that at Farm and Fleet? Also, once the stuff has been sprayed on, then what? When can I send my chicken back to the coop? Will she still get plucked?

 

[Enchanted Sunrise Farms]

You should be able to find the Blue Kote at any feed store. You may need to look in the horse section. i personally don't feel it is effective to keep others from pecking. i used it once on a WCB Polish who's friend kept pulling his crest feathers out. Even after a heavy application, i would go out to the pen to find the Polish more bald and the friend with a blue beak. i did subsequently buy some anti-pick spray, which is supposed to have a bitter taste, but never got a chance to use it, as i rehomed the Polish.

 

[aceschix]

Had a vicious plucking problem last Spring. The Blue cote did NOT help. As Enchanted Sunrise Farms said, it just caused blue beak. Getting rid of the pickers solved the problem.

 

[kimb]

The blue-kote is only going to help the wounds from the plucked feathers. it's an antiseptic - good to put on to keep the plucked area cleaner - but it won't slow/stop the plucking x(

I got Blue Lotion - same "thing" ... but it comes with a dabber so it's easier to put on (I think)
http://www.ablackhorse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=3793

You'll find either in the horse/livestock section of any feed/grain/livestock store.

Good luck - why can't they all get along ! x(

 

[lalyswishytail]

Has anyone tried Vick's? On a similar link, someone suggested that Vick's would put an end to the plucking.