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    Large rooster is breaking skin of my hens, exposing muscle...

    Status and a question: All, thank you for your wisdom and recommendations. This morning I washed and thoroughly examined all the girls. 2 had gaping wounds (2" dia) while a third had a minor wound (1"x.5"). After the wash, I applied neosporin ointment, sprayed over that some Vetericyn (tractor...
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    Large rooster is breaking skin of my hens, exposing muscle...

    Thank you all for your replies. I've attached photos of the most egregious wound. She has dirt in the wound from dusting. I've also provided a pic of the rooster. I have a younger rooster so if I put the older one down, I have a replacement for him. Injury: Injury img 1 Injury img 2 -...
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    Large rooster is breaking skin of my hens, exposing muscle...

    In answer to your questions: The skin on the first two were broken to the extent of exposing the entire thigh and back muscle which had become dry to the touch. Something had taken advantage of the situation for the second hen as there was a hole in the dry surface of the muscle and some form...
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    Large rooster is breaking skin of my hens, exposing muscle...

    I have had to put a second hen down now because of my rooster. He stands on their backs/hips and in doing so is breaking skin. Will chicken saddles help to prevent this situation? I live in GA where it can get nearly as hot as TX. What are my options? Any info or help is greatly appreciated...
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