I had hoped this would fizzle out but Rusty looks a bit worse today.
Rusty’s head looks worse
I have been through this before so I know how hard it is to stop this once it becomes a habit. I am giving protein and trying to keep the girls occupied.
The problem is that these two are totally inseparable. They sit together all the time and they appear to enjoy this. I think separating them would be cruel.
I plan to limp along until the end of the month then all being well add some more seramas to the flock. I think this twosome needs mixing up and more little girls would possibly change the dynamics a bit. I think being part of a bigger group of little girls will be good for them.
The integrating process will give them something else to focus on and maybe if they become part of a bigger group they won’t be so obsessed with just each other.
We just need to get through this next cold spell as I don’t want to bring seramas from a breeding shed into freezing temperatures and also there is a restriction on movement of birds until 28th February because of the bird flu.
How I wish I could add more seramas right now but I must hang on for a few weeks more.
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So sorry to hear you are going through this again.
I never imagined somehow that it would happen with these little girls. It is as you know my most dreaded thing of all. These two just love each other and never let each other out of sight so it’s a different kind of thing to some of the past problems.
So very frustrating; as you say, a change in dynamics might well prove a welcome distraction/focus.
That’s what I am hoping as it’s really all I can do. I feel that I must follow my instinct. It’s just the waiting though.
You could consider using purple spray on her head for a while Carol to see if that will stop Freckles? xx
I did consider the old purple spray but to be honest it’s never worked before and I used it on bottoms but would be a bit reluctant to use it on a little head.
Or if you don’t want to make her look a mess there are clear options too. xx
I haven’t yet seen clear options. That would be a better option. xx
Here’s one Carol
https://www.littlepeckers.co.uk/johnsons-antipek-100ml-pump-spray.ir?gclid=CjwKEAiAoOvEBRDD25uyu9Lg9ycSJAD0cnBy-ILwutuJELl6Wn3j2KhtcdoZPUfW78dwKvSPa62WzxoCFw_
I have tried anti peck spray in the past and it never worked but I could give it a go again.
There is no restriction on the sale/or purchase of birds in this period. As long as they are going from one protected enclosure to another you can buy as many as you want.
I did wonder if it was restricted because as you say they would be going from a covered area to a carrier then to another covered area so wouldn’t be exposed at any time to any uncovered area. I just wasn’t sure of what regulations are in place for this. This is interesting and I think perhaps I should make enquires. Thank you for your input and watch this space.
Look forward to reAding about it all 🙂