There’s a Killer in this Chicken Coop
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- Опубліковано 3 лют 2023
- Chickens are getting severely hurt in this coop. Who’s doing it…
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I love how when you put the general in there, all the hens swarmed him like "ITS A MAN!" 😂
when my family raised chickens years ago we had the same problem. We used a product that was an anti-picking gel. Came in a white bottle and was a thick red gel. It tasted disgusting to the chickens. I don't know if they even make it now but it really helped. It also helped to heal the wounds that were already there. Best of luck. And you were so right, when a chicken gets the taste of blood they will not stop.
My father always threw meat into the chickens when he noticed pecking among the flock. He said it was because they needed more protein. They will peck at the weakest. I also would like to suggest some kind of "cover" they can hide under to get away from the aggressor. Even just a board on blocks. My chickens love treats like the cabbage. I give mine pumpkins in the winter but I bust it open.
I've raised chickens over 40 years. I had the same problem, and when you're chickens are rosting at night, a RAT will crawl on their back, and feed. I used pine tar to treat the wounds on their back, and vent. Check for RATS. Good luck, and God Bless you and your family and friends.
Who's the imposter. The chickens playing among us in real life. But i fell u, i am crying.
I had this very same thing happen 2 springs ago. I had to give my birds way more room to slow down and spread out this behavior. Unfortunately, I noticed even when I moved them from a 10'x40' to an acre with about 60 more chickens, the ones who picked feather/back meat, still did it but it was way more spread out amongst the other birds. They never killed anymore birds but still got their fill of feathers. Sorry you guys
On thing you could try to do is mix in some oyster shells in with there feed if you don’t already the reason the chickens could be eating the other chickens feathers is because there not getting enough calcium from there diet and the oyster shells should fix that you should be able to get them at your feed store hope this helps.
Hello, we had 14 chickens. Only 2 of our chickens were picking on the others. And also eating the feathers. We add more protein to their diet. And it did stop them from picking on the other chickens. It might help. Also you might think of separating the one that is picking on the hens. For a few days to so the picking order is changed up a little. That has help with ours.
I noticed as soon as you put the rooster in there the hens were pecking at him.
Did the math: Happy 21st birthday 🎂 Bamboo 🍺 🍻
Feather picking can be a sign of protein deficiency. Also lack of space. They have no where to go to get away from the aggressor. I noticed as soon as you put the rooster in the orange hen(can't remember what breed you said she was) went right over and started pecking him. One of the other ones did as well but she did it more.
I agree with putting a roster in with your hen flock. I had this problem once, and he sorted it out as stopped the hens trying to be a boss.
Feather picking (which often turns to cannibalism and vent pecking) is often due to a need of increased protein. An occasional added handful of meal worms /soldier fly larva, a handful of dry catfood, a small can of wet catfood/tuna or higher protein feeds (22%), will often end the problem. Also placing "Peepers" on the two suspects will prevent direct line of sight pecking and they don't hurt the birds. Good luck with the bully (probably the Welsummer) - I've had good luck with these methods in the past.
Happy Birthday Bamboo can't believe it's been 4 years! 💙
I love how the rooster starts taking charge right away lol
Man, farming and animal husbandry are really hard (as I've learned from watching your channel)! I give you guys a lot of credit for committing to it, there's a huge unexpected nature to it all that I don't know if I could handle.
The General is one of my favorites I think. He really does walk like he's in the military lol
Bella and her big brother are getting SO big!!!! Her little voice is so precious ❤❤❤❤
Great to see your girl walking and talking. The youngest boy is growing like a weed. Gee your children are all becoming more developed. Childhood is so short. It's so nice to see the children healthy and active.
I have never seen a more compassionate chicken owner than this family here!