In order to provide the animals with distraction and thus reduce damage caused by feather pecking, a large number of poultry farmers have gained extensive experience with the VILOFOSS® PICKStein, both during the rearing period and during the laying phase. The many positive reactions and especially repeat purchases show that the Pickstein is well accepted by the animals and actually reduces aggression and skin damage. PICKStein therefore has a dual effect:
– by actively working with the stone (natural behaviour), your animals are less aggressive towards cage mates, which can reduce feather pecking and annibalism.
– In addition, the beak wears down when working the pecking stone. Stress reactions are reduced by the absorption of sodium and magnesium from the stones
Pickstein is a QS/GMP+/Secure Feed/VLOG certified product and approved for organic farming (in accordance with Bioland e.v. and Skal).