Help with Golden Polish

J wegner

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Nov 17, 2014
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This is my first year having chickens. Even though we ordered all hens we were sent a Golden Polish Rooster as a bonus exotic bird. I am concerned that he is pecking my Golden Polish hens. I have 15 hens multiple breeds and the only ones that appear to be unhealthy are the Golden Polish. Is it time for the rooster to make his way to the freezer or are my hens experiencing another issue. I would appreciate any advice.
 
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Something is pecking the Polish hens, but why do you think that it is the Polish rooster?
 
Welcome to BYC! Glad you decided to join our flock. I sorry to have to say it, but it's time for your rooster to make his to the freezer. I used to raise Golden Polish and they are normally a docile breed, but the meanest, most aggressive rooster that I ever had was a Golden Polish rooster named Ivan. He was a beautiful bird, but he got where he would attack anything, everything, and anybody around him (except me). Interestingly enough, he never attacked me, but everyone and everything else was a target to him. No matter what I tried, I was unable to break his aggression, so I ended up removing him from the flock. You don't want him causing injuries, and you certainly don't want to breed that kind of aggression into your flock. Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have. We are here to help in any way we can. Good luck in removing your rooster.
 
Did you actually ever see the Rooster inflicting the damage? I ask because Polish (and silkies) tend to be victims of OTHER breeds picking/pecking on them. They don't like the fact that polish etc., don't look like your everyday chicken.
 
Hello there and welcome to BYC!
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I would definitely remove either the hens or the rooster to allow the hens to heal over. And as Sumi suggested, look into some hen saddles. They can really protect the birds from the roosters and possible injury. You can purchase them here..http://www.hensaver.com

I hope you can get your hens healed up soon.
 
I cannot tell which chickens are pecking them . I assumed it was the rooster but perhaps it is the other hens. Thank you for the response.
 

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