jennifer+simon Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 its been 4 days since ive got my hens and they are still being nasty to the younger one, i believe she is only 3-4 weeks younger but i got home today from workk and there are her feathers everywhere, she is being confined to the eglu (by the other hens) we are giving her water and food but my heart is bleeding.... how long will this go on for?! any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Oh dear, that's upsetting for you . I don't have first hand experience of this, I'm afraid, but you may find some useful threads here. I do know you have to watch out for any blood as chickens may peck more if they see blood . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I would give them a couple of other food and drink stations, and if you have time, blast the bullies with a hose pipe every time they go for her. It works well. It might take a week or two to settle down, otherwise. You could also try separating the bullies and letting her do a bit of team building with one and then the others individually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennifer+simon Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 today is day 6 of having the lovely little chooks, but still in the sam situation, sugarblossom it still being picked on?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Sorry to hear she's still being picked on. Sorting out the "pecking order" is just how they are and it may take some weeks to settle down. You may find when it does settle down that she is at the bottom of the pecking order still. My chook at the bottom of the pecking order is still jumped on and chased at least once a day by the others just to remind her of her place, then the rest of the day they wander round together as good as gold. Do try Egluntine's suggestions. Fighting over access to food usually sparks off my lot, so I have two grubs and two glugs which helps (also useful for if you go away for a day). If they draw blood then you will need to isolate the picked on hen. Hope they settle down soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
