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    Persistent Bullying from Older Hen — Remove or Persist?

    Hi all, I'm looking for some advice from experienced keepers on a bullying situation that isn't resolving despite best efforts. I have a 2-year-old Black Rock hen who was alone for a week after her last companion died. I then introduced two 18-week-old pullets (Sussex × Rhode Island Red...
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    Feather loss, egg abnormalities but almost no behaviour change.

    Thanks. It's the reddish inflammation that makes me wonder if it's something other than moulting. Do you suggest I just wait it out?
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    Feather loss, egg abnormalities but almost no behaviour change.

    (London, UK)
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    Feather loss, egg abnormalities but almost no behaviour change.

    Also, no mites to be seen. I use a lot of diatomaceous earth in the sleeping area so likely impossible that they could survive in there.
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    Feather loss, egg abnormalities but almost no behaviour change.

    Hi. Thanks for the reply. Not moulting since it's been months and is patchy. Feather picking possible though. Yes - layer feed, with separate oyster shell point. Last laid an egg 6-8 weeks ago.
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    Feather loss, egg abnormalities but almost no behaviour change.

    GIF was a non-starter it seems.
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    Feather loss, egg abnormalities but almost no behaviour change.

    Apologies for the (likely) long post here. Trying my hardest to save a hen! Situation: I have an (approx) 2.5 year-old hybrid. She used to rule the roost (of two), but when my second hybrid was attacked by a fox and killed, I got a young black rock to replace her. The logic here was to get a...
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