Yes Ozzie is a little younger than the hens. Thanks scratch'n'peck I had no idea why they were being so brutal, I'll reintroduce him in a separate pen when it warms up and pick up some Blu Cote. Cheers, Lorri
My hens (18) have been pecking the feathers from my one and only pet rooster. He's got bald spots around his neck, rump and tail, the skin has sores and very red and irritated.
Why are they doing this and what can I do to make them stop?
I've searched the forum and have come up with...
Just wanted to say hi to all as I just recently joined this great site of feathered friend lovers. I have brown layers, an adorable rooster named Ozzie, 2 pet embden geese (Luki & Pongo), 6 pet Rouen ducks & 4 wild turkeys. I lost about 20 birds/waterfowl last year to foxes and now have a...