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  1. McChooky

    Rooster is excluding hens

    I too found a hen dead of an unknown cause in their run where they've been contained after losing 2 while free ranging the week prior. All 3 were last years chicks that turned a year old this month (none have been sick) The hen was squatting down on the poop board with her head and neck hanging...
  2. McChooky

    Rooster is excluding hens

    Remove the dominating hen and put her in a wire crate where the rest of the flock can see her a couple days. If she repeats this behavior after releasing her in a couple days later put her back in time out for 3 more days and try it again. Your rooster should stop bullying the hens while she's...
  3. McChooky

    Rooster is excluding hens

    Try adding enrichment, extra feeders and waterers, perches, swings, toys, hiding places, clutter (anything to lower stress)After losing two hens last month I separated my flock after lock down. My calmer breeds are on one side of my run and my leghorns are on the other side.My roosters were also...
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