Chicken Hatchery Australia · Backyard poultry guide
Why are my chickens feather pecking?
Feather pecking can be associated with competition, boredom, stress, diet, parasites or other problems. Inspect the flock, housing and affected skin and separate an injured bird safely if needed. Review usable space, feed access and enrichment. Persistent pecking, bleeding or a hen becoming withdrawn needs veterinary advice and a plan for the whole flock.
Check the whole setup
Review usable space, group compatibility, feeding access, parasites and diet. Protect injured birds from further pecking and ask for veterinary advice about wounds or persistent problems.
