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    Rooster is Bullying Hens

    Thanks!
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    Rooster is Bullying Hens

    How would I feed them separately? Do I have a non-layer feed in one container and the hens 8n another?
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    Rooster is Bullying Hens

    Our run is 40 x 40 approximately. They have plenty of space. They don't get fruit/veg every day. Only once in awhile. If the weather is too yucky or windy to let them out I'll buy a bag of spinach or other dark leafy greens as I feel the grass they eat is just as important as their feed.
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    Rooster is Bullying Hens

    I meant to say I only have 9 hens, one passed last weekend 🙁 He and 5 of the hens are 1 year, the other 4 hens are 2 years. He does this both in the run and out free ranging. Maybe they are bored? I started a job off the farm last fall so they don't get out as much as they did. My hubby is home...
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    Rooster is Bullying Hens

    I'm feeding a layer crumble, 17% protein. I also supplement with veggie and fruit scraps as well as a mix of oats and flax seeds with their usual feed once a week. Is he not getting what he needs? I let them out in the yard once a day to forage for grass and bugs.
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    Rooster is Bullying Hens

    I have 10 hens now and one rooster. Recently I've noticed him picking on a few of the girls. He'll come up behind them and peck at their tail end and then walk away. We like having a rooster because we try and let them roam the yard as much as possible (and hopefully hatch our own eggs one day)...
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    Egg bound hen-almost there!

    Thank you.
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    Egg bound hen-almost there!

    Unfortunately my dear Marsha has passed away 😭 I went to check on her again just now and she was gone. Thank you for your responses and help. Hopefully this won't happen again to another hen but if it does, I'll be more prepared. ❤
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    North Dakota

    Lol thanks! I didn't want to say anything, but I am a born and raised Minnesotan. Love makes you do crazy things I guess 😉
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    North Dakota

    Another Nodak here! I've only lived here for about 5 years, been chicken tending for 2. My hubby is a lifer though 😉 lol
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    Egg bound hen-almost there!

    Update: I tried soaking her again but she is so tired out and weak. Her breathing is labored and she was falling asleep in the bath. I didn't want to stress her too much so I brought her out and dried her. I then carefully felt for the egg again as I couldn't see it and some light yellow...
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    Egg bound hen-almost there!

    I'll try that, thank you
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    Egg bound hen-almost there!

    Hello all, I have a hen who is in her 2nd season of laying. She has an egg right at the exit of her vent but the poor thing can't pass it! I discovered it thus morning after noticing what I thought was a constipation problem was not resolved. I inspected very carefully with a lubed glove and...
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    Does my TSC “Ameraucana”/Easter Egger Look Like A Roo?

    Definitely a roo. That's what happened to both our batches from TSC, and they weren't even a straight run! We ended up with two this year, same early signs as yours with the pronounced comb.
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    Asian Black Rooster Suddenly Feisty :(

    Thank you! This is really helpful actually. I will try to pick him up and give him extra love when he gets feisty. I certainly will not resort to abusing him! I've never believed that sort of behavior is good for any creature. I will "comb" through the rooster section and keep an eye out for...
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