Silkie broody ripping out her chicks tail feathers - HELP!!!!!

[JLS]

My Silkie broody is ripping out and eating her chicks tail feathers!! I have put the Fooy spray (bitter tasting spray) on the chicks' backsides but she's still after them. I put in a flock block for her to peck at instead of them but she's still doing it! I do have a red 100watt heat bulb above the nest box due to the cold temps of the coop at night.

I need help and fast! I am going to have another generation of chickens that enjoy feather eating

 

[JLS]

Please, anyone, let me know what I should/can do....please.

 

[ScotianChick]

Are the babies old enough to be separated from Mama now?

 

[JLS]

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Yes. I thoght about doing that but wasn't sure if it's the best option. Is that what I should do?

 

[sonew123]

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Yes. I thoght about doing that but wasn't sure if it's the best option. Is that what I should do?

I would-they dont "need" to be with momma-but it happens to be the best thing when you want them to rear and teach the chicks survival. better get a brooder going