Eggquisite Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Just got home to find Muffin one our our Frizzles coming out of the Cube. Within minutes Rhubster or Light Sussex cockerel was over ! He seems intent in being 'overly friendly' with Muffin. She crouched down and he then pecked on the head. He seems to do this too often and the top of her Head is dry with a dry bit if blood!!! Should we try and find a bumper bit? Rhubster he 5 other girls but it seems Muffin is his favourite! Is this normal? I feel really sorry for her & she seems to spend most of the day in the nest box. We are now at home for the next 5 days so we'll be keeping a close watch. Would welcome any advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokiechicken1969 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Oh bless her. i asked claret a similar question and yes the cockerel does seem to have a 'favourtie' girl to pester. my little smokie is his usual object of affection, poor thing.. im not sure what you can do to dampen his desire though? put bromine in his tea i have to say though, you cant blame him, muffin is such a pretty little chook! does that sound weird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 i have to say though, you cant blame him, muffin is such a pretty little chook! does that sound weird? Only if mentioned away from this forum......along with fluffy knicker admiration and poo obsessions Sorry, no advice re the cockerel just smart alec comments this evening!! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Perhaps if his harem was a little bigger she might have a slightly less troubled time. That isn't to say that she wouldn't still be his favourite though. Perhaps you could put her in separate accommodation now and then to give her a rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Is she the only one laying or about to start? If so, she will defiantly be his favourite for the time being however when the rest of the girls start laying he will tread them as well, therefore giving muffin a rest! A saddle might help if he is pulling feathers from her back... http://www.debenpoultrysaddles.com/fittingsaddles.htm Good Luck Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggquisite Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Thanks everyone, We have separated her out this morning to give her a little rest poor little fluff ball Is she the only one laying or about to start? http://www.debenpoultrysaddles.com/fittingsaddles.htm Good Luck Tom Hi Tom, we think along with one of our other Frizzles Flump we think she is about to start laying.. the signs appear to say so anyway Perhaps this does explain it! Thanks for the saddle link!! Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Yes. Cockerels will only tread hens that are laying or about to start so his main attention will be on her for the time being. Maybe more girls are necessary? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggquisite Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Yes. Cockerels will only tread hens that are laying or about to start so his main attention will be on her for the time being. Maybe more girls are necessary? Tom Thanks Tom - that will explain it, we're still quite new to chooks so learning all the time... and we are talking about getting a few more chooks - think we have the perfect reason now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokiechicken1969 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 i am not a chicken expert by a long way but i definately think you need around 15 more frizzles!! you could round it up to 40 if you like and then of course post the pictures on here for me to enjoy haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggquisite Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 i am not a chicken expert by a long way but i definately think you need around 15 more frizzles!! you could round it up to 40 if you like and then of course post the pictures on here for me to enjoy haha 40 maybe a little excessive but I like the idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Sorry I missed this - Tom is quite right. He's treading her because she's coming into lay. Good call to take her out for a rest. As soon as the others reach maturity, he'll (hopefully) divide his attentions. My grandfolks used ot have a cockerel who loved one girl more than most; she used to race around hiding from his attentions, luckily he didn't make her bare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggquisite Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Thanks Claret - let's hope the others come into lay soon Muffin join the rest of the group this afternoon - yes, she was darting around trying to hide from Rhubster's affections for the rest of the afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
