Recent content by AlJoy

This is so helpful and kind of you to reach out, and also to tell me about your situation with your rooster and hens. I appreciate it a lot. I like the idea of re-introducing and occupied with treats / warming up to her little by little. Yes, I've been discouraged by some negative replies. Your...

I did not choose to ignore the advice of separating him. I do separate them but give them some exposure. I am looking for any advice on people who have experience this and had some successes, not a magic wand.

I am not dictating people's comments. I did not say that my hen is in a daily hell or abusive situation. I protect her. I asked for people who have advice / experience on changes in behavior specifically. I will be closing this thread. The group has not been positive for me.

I understand if it's pretty hard for you, then there is no need to reply to my post if you don't have advice on the question.

Thank you regarding the idea of an adult rooster. Currently I don't have room - I would have to get more hens, too. I asked for no comments about rehome or culling.

They have a lot to entertain them, I put many things in there, this is just a picture. They are only in there part of the day / go home to sleep at night. Thank you.

Good one, I am hoping it's hormones that are changing... Thank you

Thank you Acre4Me, I so appreciate your thoughtfulness in replying to me. It is stressful because I want to keep everyone safe and happy! I check her and the others over regularly, she has always been healthy. The other hens love her and she's not lowest on the pecking order or anything, it's...

Thank you, it's really helpful to hear from you. I'm still hoping I can help them to get along one day - it's complicated to always do separate things!

Thank you for replying to me, Mrs. K. I can't get a video of the attack, sorry. They have lots of space, food, and stimulation. I made a photo of their house and run area for you. There is that space, and more. We add trains and move them around to different areas. They free range part of the...

Thank you Brooks for making suggestions for me! It could be. He never mates with her. Just chases her down and bites her neck, draws blood, and doesn't mate. Or he bites her neck and flies over her (best case scenario, because he just lets go after biting once and flies over). I'm worried that...

Thank you for your reply. I separate them except for supervised interaction. But it's stressful and I don't want to keep them separate forever. It hasn't moved forward yet. I am looking for peaceful resolutions, yes, always do.

Thank you for your reply. I think I was tired and not clear enough in my writing. The rooster attacks the hen. The hen was a pullet when she became part of our flock. At that time she was a few months older than the rooster. She began laying eggs about a month after she came to our flock.

Hi everyone, I would like to hear suggestions from anyone who has been successful in getting a rooster change from attacking a hen to accepting her. Behavior suggestions only please, not rehoming or culling. We have a good hen to rooster ratio and plenty of space, water and food - no issues...