How to Stop Chickens From Pecking Each Other: 10 Tips That Help

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In some scenarios, it's quite natural for chickens to peck at each other.

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How to Stop Chickens From Pecking Each Other

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Run a general examination of living pattern

01 You may want to take notes over several days. Watch what they eat, what they do, and where they go. Burst with Arrow Learn more here

Ensure each chicken has enough room

02 If you’ve got a pasture or space for your chickens to free-range, then you can err on the lower side of indoor coop space for your birds. Burst with Arrow Learn more here

Isolate injured chicken and prevent injuries

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Limit overall light exposure (chickens need nighttime, too!)

04 Chickens need no more than 16 hours of light and 8 hours of darkness each day. Excessive lighting can induce stress in the birds and may lead to violent behavior. View More Arrow

Keep coops cool and properly ventilated

05 You need to make sure that they’ve got a coop that can insulate them from crazy weather patterns and yet is properly ventilated. READ MORE

Provide toys or entertainment if needed

Circled Dot 06 Burst Burst Burst Just like with people, keeping chickens entertained is a very effective way to keep them from mischief. Burst LEARN MORE

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How to Stop Chickens From Pecking Each Other: 10 Tips That Help

In some scenarios, it's quite natural for chickens to peck at each other.