How to keep chickens from pecking an injured chicken. 

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?

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.

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.

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

Your welcome and thanks for watching.

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.

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.

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

Works good on bolts and chickens. Thanks for watching.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

@@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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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