Why is one of my hens attacking her brother

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Cole405

Cole405

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Jul 25, 2015
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I have seven chickens. 6 hens, 1 rooster. one of my hens had a brother, witch was the rooster. one day, the rooster stoped walking. he got sick. I had him removed from the flock. he was moved somewhere else. Then after a while I thought he could be moved back with the group. but when I did, he got even worse! he got worse and worse until he looked like he would die any time. his sister was standing beside him the whole night!
She was just standing there with her tail down. I had him moved away again! And when I moved him the the flock again, the hen started attacking him! What happened
 
Here is a photo of him now. He doesn't like to be picked up. He could recover, but he still can't walk that well










 
Right leg could be indicative of Marek's Disease. It is often accompanied by visual problems and change in voice. Latter can cause flock mates not to recognize him and thus attack. Eye and leg problems would degrade his ability to respond.
 

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