'Stop' Anti Feather Pecking Spray 400ml | Scarper

Anti-feather pecking spray for poultry.

Pre-order today, arriving in-store 16th/19th Jan

A highly effective aerosol spray to combat cannibalism and feather-pecking in poultry as well as tail biting in pigs. It has a distinctive, long lasting, revolting smell which the attacking bird finds repulsive. It leaves a brown mark on the application area so disposable gloves and a mask are recommended when using this product.

How To Use

- Wear protective gear: Use disposable gloves and a mask due to its strong smell and potential to stain.
- Shake well: Ensure the product is well mixed before use.
- Apply to the affected area: Spray around the pecked area for approximately 3-4 seconds.
- Repeat as needed: Re-apply every 3-5 days or until the pecking stops.
- Address underlying causes: Feather pecking can be a complex behavioural problem caused by boredom, overcrowding, nutritional deficiencies, or the presence of a bully hen. The spray is a deterrent, but addressing the root cause is essential for a long-term solution.
- Consult a veterinarian: In severe cases of damage or persistent issues, professional advice should be sought.

Cannibalism and feather pecking are complex behavioural problems found in both poultry and game birds worldwide. It can affect any birds in small backyard flocks through to the large commercial flocks. One day all is fine in the pen then the next time you look it has started. There are many reasons for it happening but some of the main reasons are overcrowding, boredom, stress, pecking order, poor quality feed and disease.
If it happens in your flock you need to move fast and treat birds and if necessary remove wounded birds. Symptoms include pecking at the feet (usually very young chicks) and the vents, tails, wings and sometimes the head and necks of young and mature birds. It can also include feather pulling. Cannibalism and feather pecking may lead to wounding leaving the skin open to bacterial infection. In severe cases, this leads to the loss of blood and leads to general anaemia. If the feather pecking and cannibalism is not caught in time birds can be almost eaten alive and sometimes 'gutted' if the wounds start around the tail and vent. If you find it in your flock act quickly. Most of us that keep poultry will find this a very useful spray as feather-pecking can be a real problem at times in flocks.

Please note if feather pecking has been happening for a while in your flock the 'action of feather pecking' becomes a habit. Habits can be hard to break. Removing the pecker (the bird responsible and usually the bird showing no visible signs of feather loss) from the situation is often the best thing to do. Treat the affected birds in the flock and give them an opportunity to regrow their feathers - which can take a good 4 to 8 weeks. If your chickens have wounds from pecking please remove them and treat them with Nettex Wound Spray. Do not leave chickens with visible fresh wounds in your flock as it is too tempting for other chickens to peck them.