kirstenelisa Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I have a cockerel who injured his leg ,cut and swollen around 3 months ago. After a visit to vet we isolated him and with bathing and antibiotics he recovered. I then introduced him back to 2 hens , but there was still a scab and they attacked him. Since then he is still on his own but there is no scab and the leg looks healed. Shall I just put him in coop overnight and let them out in morning as usual? He has been visible to all the hens while he has been separated . Any advice please . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 I would just pop him back in now he's healed - technically he should go straight to the top of the pecking order but they don't always read the textbook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 The top hen may object a bit. I’d scatter some corn or a treat when you first introduce them. He’ll call to them to tell them it’s there. And stand back to let them have it. Might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirstenelisa Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 Thanks very much. I’ll let him out today and see what happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
