Feather Picking and Cannablism Feather picking is the pecking of a bird's feathers by another bird. It may range from simple nibbling, with no apparent feather damage, to the persistent picking at the veins of feathers leaving ragged looking shafts, to the complete removal of feathers. Nova Soctia Leg Problems Leg and Foot Disorders in Domestic Fowl Most leg and foot disorders in fowl can be prevented through proper nutrition and management. However, some problems can be genetic. A Henspa almost eliminates egg eating by preventing the hens access to their eggs.
Egg eating by hens is a habit which is extremely difficult to break.
It is important you plan and manage your facilities so that the hen never gets the first taste of a broken egg. Go to Common Questions.