- Nov 11, 2014
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Hi all, I have a super friendly rooster that seems to be finishing a molt. He is a boy that was fought and lost an eye and tail feathers before I got him. He is very healthy now with small feathers while isolating him so he would not bleed from two hens (ten in total) that kept pecking at his upper tail feathers and his beard and neck. His feathers all over are coming back very well. When I try to give him time with the hens, he does his job of foraging for food, and safety of the girls. I have to isolate him again after 20 min or so. Really not sure why they were so determined to make this great fellow harmed. He is very healthy but I find I can't free range him with the girls without having them attack.?? The flock gets layers pellets, water supplemented with poultry vitamin, apple cider vinegar and garlic. In the run till 5 pm then free range after work till dusk. Any suggestions to stop the attack short of taking out the two hens ( great layers). ??? Help??