Gallina Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I have a hen (who is supposed to be called Wilma but is always known as Ginger) who has pulled feathers since she was small. A bumper bit worked for a while, but then she learnt to pull feathers despite the bit. She has injured the other hens and drawn blood, and for the last two days she has been in solitary confinement. We heard of a farm near Oxford that will take any unwanted hens or cockerels and let them free-range, and she went there this afternoon. Ginger will have a wonderful time, much better than she had with me; I will have a better time, because I will stop worrying about the damage she was inflicting; and my other hens will have a peaceful life. Ginger is on the right, having just met a cockerel for the first time. She doesn't looked too nervous, does she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 no, she doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 She looks quite happy Gallina. I'm glad you have found a solution to the problem. Can't have been easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 That must be a relief, especially as you don't have to worry about whether she's going to be happy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 a nice happy ending, she'll be so occupied running away from the cockerel she will forget about pecking herself and the others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh sarah Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 ah how nice a happy ending for everyone. what a great place to have found. sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 I'm glad you found a solution, it's so stressful when you've got a hen that's constantly upsetting things. Such a worry, but what a nice ending you must be pleased and relieved. Is this an excuse for another hen purchase? Of course it wouldn't be fair to try and introduce just one..... Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Great result - I'm sure she'll be very happy in her new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
