Gentian violet spray?

Question

where can i find some in the US? I've been looking online for it, but the only place I can seem to find it is in the UK.

Help would really be appreciated!!

this is for my chickens, who seem to peck each other to no end! I'm hesitant to get ukadex (which is also only in the UK) because it apparently smells absolutely horrible...

Answer 1

I can't help you with where to buy Gentian Violet, however I've been told that green food colouring can help stop hens from pecking.

Apparently, hens are attracted to the colour red, so once they have created a sore wound they will keep pecking it.  If you cover it in green food colouring they won't bother.

Hope it helps.