Chicken bully/chicken victim - a two-sided issue

After over a month on this site trying to find help with my hen, not knowing what was going on or what to do. I did separate my girl, as I thought she may be sick. She’s been separated for 10 days now and not sure if I should keep going or just put her back with the rest. I have seen some improvement in doing this. But didn’t realize it will likely take longer for her to come around. But huge difference in just separating her. Tail was down, let herself go, stopped eating. Now she’s eating well, tail is up and she’s actually started to mingle with the others. It has always been her by herself. After reading this I know there is hope and will keep going. Thank you so much

I will try your method really soon

Thanks for sharing an important perspective and solution. Well done!

thanks for sharing this, we will be renovating the run in the spring and I love this idea.

I've always wondered if I should intervien and now I have a better idea of what to watch for outside of the pecking order behavior. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your experiences. This article gives useful info on dealing with flock unrest.

I recently solved a bullying situation in this manner by default.

I wish I’d seen this article when my problem first started. I would have saved myself a lot of time and effort!

Well written common sense solution for bully flock mates. The "look but don't touch" approach to a difficult behavioral modification procedure.

Loved it. Great advice.

One of my dear Aurucaunas is going through this. After being a very secluded Broody hen, she is having major trouble with the newest members of the flock.

I will definitely try these methods!!!

This is invaluable! I am introducing new chicks to my older hens soon and am so glad I read this!

Really good article. Had never considered putting the victim in time out. Very interesting. If the situation comes up again in my flock, I'll certainly give it a try! Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

Good info about a different way to help stop bullying in the flock.

The change from the standard bully point of view is nice. This information opens up new avenues for dealing with this type of behavior. Well put together and very informative. Great job.

This article takes on a different perspective in handling bullies. It also shares first hand knowledge to support the advice.

This article points out things we should all be looking out for in our own flocks. I'm glad there are solutions to bullying other than selling the chicken causing the trouble, or worse. Thanks for the wonderful article!

I think you are spot on. I removed the bully and got no results when she got back. But after removing the bullied she came back into the coop and things are going well. Sometimes punishment of the bullies is not the key but safe refuge for the victim is what it takes. I look forward to reading more info by you since I am a newbie to raising my backyard flock.