What is the best anti pecking spray for chickens?

Nettex Anti-Feather Pecking Spray is a dual purpose spray to help prevent pecking among chickens and cleanse minor wounds. Deterrent spray with a strong odour and foul taste to help discourage biting, plucking and cannibalism.

How do you stop chickens from pecking?

Chicken pecking due to overheating can be prevented by keeping the chicken coop and enclosure at the proper temperature. If it is too warm, then shade and water should be provided to help them cool down. Excessive light can also be easily prevented by limiting the light exposure to about 16 hours per day.

How does anti Peck spray work?

This Anti-Peck spray has been carefully formulated to reduce the incidence of feather pulling. Often there is one bird that is at the bottom of the pecking order and is bullied by the other birds. This can range from gentle feather pecking to the more extreme cases of aggressive behaviour.

Why are my chickens pecking each other to death?

Overcrowding. Overcrowding can precipitate feather pecking and cannibalism. It is important to provide adequate space for each member of the flock to eat and drink. Failure to do so can encourage competition that may lead to cannibalism and cause more-dominant birds to keep others away from feed and water.

Can you use purple spray on chickens?

Purple spray or gentian violet spray is used as an antiseptic for minor cuts and abrasions on birds and animals. It can help to treat wounds caused by feather pecking. This is an easy to use, non aerosol spray that should be applied generously to the affected area after cleaning.

How long does the pecking order last?

The arguments will continue for around 10 weeks in a female-only flock; expect it to last a few weeks longer if you are raising a group of males. The pecking order is an instinct, mostly related to feed but also water, nest boxes, perches and dust baths.

When should you intervene in a pecking order?

As the keeper, you should intervene if blood has been drawn. You need to remove the injured bird quickly and isolate her until she fully recovers. The pecking order is a flexible structure. The lower-ranking birds often try to work their way up the ranks.

Can you use tea tree oil on chickens?

Add a few drops of tea tree oil. You can spray this herb tea directly on the chickens, or fill a bucket with the herb tea and submerge each hen in the bucket. Make sure the tea penetrates to the skin. It is best to soak her for 3-5 minutes if she will tolerate it.

Does purple spray stop feather pecking?

Purple spray or gentian violet spray is used as an antiseptic for minor cuts and abrasions on birds and animals. It can help to treat wounds caused by feather pecking.