Pinless peepers

[MACCanadianCoop]

Hi everyone. I've decided to give these a shot, because one if my hens is eating everyone else's feathers. Put them on for the first time and I'm not 100% sure they are fitted correctly. At the first attempt to shake them off, they pivoted forward. They haven't come off, but I'm concerned they will block her ability to eat. Could I get some feedback please?

 

[dawg53]

It looks like the pinless peepers are too big for your hen. The lower plastic piece should be on top of the beak, not right at or below the lower beak. It will prevent her from eating.
Here's how it should look in this photo:

 

[Pipica]

Hi everyone. I've decided to give these a shot, because one if my hens is eating everyone else's feathers. Put them on for the first time and I'm not 100% sure they are fitted correctly. At the first attempt to shake them off, they pivoted forward. They haven't come off, but I'm concerned they will block her ability to eat. Could I get some feedback please?

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You put it on wrong.

 

[MACCanadianCoop]

It looks like the pinless peepers are too big for your hen. The lower plastic piece should be on top of the beak, not right at or below the lower beak. It will prevent her from eating.
Here's how it should look in this photo:

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Thanks. I tried the smaller size and it works much better

 

[Ms Biddy]

These can be useful tools, but please don't leave them on too long. I'm not sure exactly what is considered the right amount, but a few days to a week? I say this because the plastic parts that go in the nares are abrasive and can cause wounds that become infected. If you check regularly you should be able to see if it starts to be an issue for your hen