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Has anyone had any experience with cannibalism within your flock. We have lost several of young birds to this brutality. They attack the butt of the bird until it is a large opening into the body cavity. It is really disgusting and savage.
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Re: canabalism
Fri, May 16, 2008 - 11:06 AMyes, this happens all the time here, I put a coating of red scarlet oil or blu-coat on the bird, an application every two days for about two weeks. I saw another breeder do it and didn't question why. It might have something to do with smell or taste.
This gives me about 6 months before I need to deal with the problem again, usually in young inexperienced birds or my older hens that aren't as thrifty.
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Re: canabalism
Sat, May 17, 2008 - 2:39 PMThank you for the tip. Unfortunately and chic we have found that have been attacked it has been to late to treat their wounds. Any idea why this happens? -
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Re: canabalism
Sat, May 17, 2008 - 4:13 PMNo, it makes me so angry when I see it too.
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