How to keep chickens from pecking an injured chicken.

[@rustynails4597]

I've had chickens for 7 years and NEVER heard of that. I bought little aprons to cover them and it works but that is amazing. My husband is a mechanic so I'm going to snoop thru his shop for oil. Thank you so very very much. nEVER TO OLD TO LEARN.

[@jonbussey5353]

If he has grease for a grease gun I suspect that would work too but I have never tried it. You are 100% correct I hope to learn something everyday. Thanks for watching.

[@jonbussey5353]

Hey everybody, I wanted to make this video to help anybody that's had a problem with pecking. So far every time I've tried it the pecking stops and the bird recovered. Thanks for watching.

[@bunnielynn777]

I have a little bantam frizzle hen that was picked & pecked on terribly. I have been keeping her in a box in the house because she was also bleeding on her wings & back. It made me sick to think of what she must have went through. The only thing that I could think to do was to put antibiotic ointment where she was hurt. She hardly has any feathers left on the areas that was attacked. It looked so much better in just one day & she even acted fine the next day, like she wasn’t hurting at all. I’m afraid to put her back out there, so I’m not sure what I will do once she’s healed & feathers grow back? I was wondering if there’s anything to put on them to help their feathers grow back?

[@jonbussey5353]

I think given enough time they will grow back by themselves. Whenever I had one that got injured they always grew back on their own. Having had this problem myself I know what it's like. Hopefully if you take her back with the others they won't be as aggressive towards her.

[@libturdcrusher1776]

Liquid nails or bath tub caulking works great too. Also, if you're in a pinch pvc pipe glue works as well.

[@jonbussey5353]

I never thought of them but I'm sure you're right. It sounds like you've had the same thing happen.

[@palomaloredo6399]

Thank you so much for the advice, I enjoy watching your videos. Have a good night

[@jonbussey5353]

You're very welcome.I'm glad you liked them. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the comment.

[@lmlrabbitry]

Thank you! I have a chicken right now being pecked on, will do what you recommend immediately! Thanks again for this information 🙂

[@jonbussey5353]

Your welcome and thanks for watching.

[@winniecash1654]

I spray blue cote on my hens where they're getting pecked, and it works to stop the pecking.

[@jonbussey5353]

I'm glad to hear your chickens are doing good but I'm not familiar with blue cote. Thanks for sharing that with me and everyone else. Thanks for watching I appreciate it.

[@eddieb1323]

I agree, Blu-Kote works well for many skin abrasions and helps prevent pecking. Have used Blu-Kote on many different animals over the years.

[@ronoconnor8971]

Anti-seize either copper, or grey. Ive always used it on machinery, never on a chicken

[@jonbussey5353]

Works good on bolts and chickens. Thanks for watching.

[@spymaine89]

is that stuff poison? what about vasolene petroleum jelly they put that on human skin.

[@jonbussey5353]

I've never had a chicken get sick from using it on them. Other viewers have mentioned using Vaseline if I get another injured bird I'll try it. Thanks for watching.

[@wtfyouwant8374]

Wow never would I of thought of anti seize

[@sjazzy8739]

I am having this issue right now.. I was just wondering if you put this on them over a bloody spot, do they heal up ok?

[@jonbussey5353]

I have done that and it worked fine. The other chickens stopped pecking them.

[@KhusnulFauza]

​@@jonbussey5353ok let me check today I ve got the same issue. I will try some grease

[@kingsburycrafts]

I had quails for a year and I had several heart aches over this behavior. I had a white male that I hoped would be a long term (4-5years) friend and companion to me. When he went to freezer camp, they all went.

[@jonbussey5353]

Even though most people wouldn't consider quail or chickens pets we still get attached. Thank you for sharing this and thanks for watching. It was good to hear from you.

[@anneharrington7951]

Excellent video!

[@jonbussey5353]

Thank you very much. I hope it helps. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.

[@davidelzinga9757]

Anti-seize is grease and nickel filings. I’m not sure I’d want to risk poisoning a chicken or several with nickel. Has anyone tried something more inert? Like Vaseline or something?

[@jonbussey5353]

I understand your concern but I've never had any problems with chickens getting sick. You have a good idea with the Vaseline it has the same consistency as never sieze. I hope not but if I get another injured chicken I'll try it. Thanks for the advice and thanks for watching.

[@felishiadarling]

I tried the No Peck. It resembles a grease on the runny side. It didn’t do any good. They didn’t like it but it’s a reddish brown color and made him look like he was scalped on his rear end. The others were interested more with it on although they didn’t like it plus HE started pecking himself to get it off. It made him Ill, I think. He was unstable a few times after he got a mouth full.

[@jonbussey5353]

Wow, I hope everyone reads your comment and stays away from that stuff. I know some don't agree with using never sieze, but I've never had any problems like what you're talking about. Thank you so much for that awesome comment.

[@lynnlittle8598]

I have a chicken that is pecking herself so bad that she has an open wound. You can see the flesh. Ive sprayed the wound spray and it makes her peck more. Can i put this on her? Ive even tried to wrap her I’m at a loss.

[@jonbussey5353]

Yes, you can. It has worked every time I've tried it. I don't think I've ever had a chicken peck herself, though. If you don't have never sieze, people have suggested using Vaseline in the comments. I really hope your chicken gets better. Thanks for subscribing.

[@bmfitz2647]

Chemicals like never seize just sounds like a bad idea. Birth control works too, doesn’t mean it’s good for you. 😮

[@jonbussey5353]

I respect your opinion. I have never seen any harmful effects to using it, but if someone doesn't feel comfortable with it, I completely understand. Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@MaineSimplicity]

Where on the chicken do you apply the never seize?

[@jonbussey5353]

I put it right on the wound and the surrounding area. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@TheMarulaMonarch]

Hello I don’t know if you will see this but I wouldn’t be able to find advice any where else, I have 2 over protective mother chickens and they bite other chicks so much that I can actually see the inside of the chest and see their heart beet, i wouldn’t imagine this being a common problem but I just wondered if you have any advice for saving the chicks

[@jonbussey5353]

I have never seen or heard of anything like this. It's amazing a chicken could live through something like that. I'm sorry, but I don't have any advice when one's been hurt that bad. I wish you the best.

[@markskinner2642]

Have you tried the grease yet and what was the result?

[@jonbussey5353]

I have used the never sieze 3 times, and it worked every time. I haven't had another hurt chicken yet, but if I do, I'm going to try Vaseline or something similar. Thanks for watching.

[@Krystin_me]

What kind of pants do i wear to make the pecking not bad and not hurt

[@jonbussey5353]

Krystin, if I understand you correctly, it sounds like you might have some chickens that are kind of mean. I wear blue jeans, but if they're pecking you that bad, they make chaps for people using chainsaws. Thanks for subscribing, and I hope things get better.

[@felishiadarling]

My polish rooster used to have a beautiful tail. I have two girls that have pecked him ugly on his rear. I put peck stop there. It’s a purple color. Cost $12 and all it did was make it look horrific. They still pecked him. Now I can’t tell if he’s bloody or if it’s the medicine. I’m thinking of making him a personalized saddle for his tail. I believe I have what your showing here. Don’t know if it’s exactly the same brand but purpose-yes. How much did you use and what if I get back there and his skin is broken? Separating him is necesssry st this point but he stresses from it. Thank you

[@jonbussey5353]

First off, sorry about your rooster. I've had polish chickens, and the top hat makes them one cool bird to watch. It doesn't matter what brand it is, and I have put it on their skin, and it didn't hurt them. That being said, I have had some viewers think you shouldn't use it. One viewer suggested petroleum jelly. If you're worried about health issues over never sieze, you might try that. I applied it all over the wounded area, but not real thick. It has always worked for me. If you use the petroleum jelly, could you please let me know how it works. Thanks for watching.

[@justesaint-louis864]

@@jonbussey5353 At first I was not understanding the idea of using your never seez...Then I searche Blu-kote which is only for pet animals not for 'food production' animals. Understood that those products are used to change the look of the wound so chickens won't be attracted to it and pecking on it, Isn't it? If so, I would be very worry to put a car product on my hen. (have one with a very big wound on her head). Anyway I've separated the hen from the rest of the flock and won't put her back for a while. ******But just thinking of it now, Petroleum jelly with blue food colorant would'nt it works for hiding the wound? Could even add some antiseptic to the mixture also... If you try, I would also like to be noticed to learn about how it worked. Thanks for the video.

[@orangesun3030]

I just went out and picked up a can of stop pick, but now after watching this, I realize I could have used a product that I already have on hand.

[@jonbussey5353]

Sorry to hear that. But I am glad you watched my video. I appreciate you taking the time.

[@Genderwars]

I’m sorry what is the product that you used?

[@jonbussey5353]

It's called never seize, but on the can, they can they spell it never seez. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

[@tomblain2529]

Chemicals on your food producing birds…..? No thanks. Common sense says that’s a bad combination.

[@jonbussey5353]

Thanks for commenting and I respect your opinion. All I can say is I've never had a bird die or get sick from doing this. And please understand I would never tell someone to do it if that ever happened. I respect the fact that you watched the video and disagree without being rude. Thanks for watching.

[@philliphall5198]

I just pulled them out of pen and put in other one by them self

[@kimly1546]

I'm doing that just now, I'd washed the area clean & put neosporin on it. Hopefully that will help her. 🙏

[@regbougger]

Vasaline maybe..?

[@jonbussey5353]

Another viewer said the same thing and it does make sense. If I get another hurt one which I hope I don't I'm going to try it. Thanks for the comment, without you guys commenting I would have never thought of trying it. Thanks for watching.

[@anguslean4058]

@@jonbussey5353Maybe the chickens don’t like the taste of the never seize

[@jonbussey5353]

@anguslean4058 I believe it has to be the taste or smell, not sure which. Thanks for the comment. And thanks for watching.