How Do You Stop Chickens From Pecking Each Others Feathers?
Pecking behavior in chickens is common and can be caused by several factors including boredom, overcrowding, stress, lack of sufficient protein, and nutritional deficiencies. To prevent feather pecking, it is important to provide sufficient space for the chickens, give them adequate food and water, and provide them with enough toys and scratch blocks to keep them entertained. It is also essential to provide enough space for each chicken to roost at night. If feather pecking persists, you can try applying anti-pecking sprays, removing the affected chicken from the flock for a short period, or placing a fence in between chickens to limit contact between them.