Thank you, aart. I was kind of thinking the same thing. I don't want to punish Abigail. I doubt she can comprehend why she is being isolated. I feel bad for her.
Yesterday Abigail was isolated again for a few hours in the morning, while everyone else was out in the yard. Then we let her...
They were separated, but in sight for 6 weeks. During that whole time, Abigail would pace outside of their run, intimidating them.
Yesterday I isolated Abigail In the small coop where the littles normally are. I let the little girls out to free range in the yard -- along with the other 2 big...
The little girls are getting way too big for the brooder! They are outside in a safe coop all day long, but still come in at night. They hate it & need to integrate & live outside full time with the big girls!
I've had my two little girls out, but protected in a smaller run, inside a large enclosure. Abigail is a barred rock, 5 years old. She stalks the little girls, pacing outside their run. And in the brief encounters we have attempted (with lots of treats all over the ground for distraction)...