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What to do about single hen being overbred or bullied
My coop is a horse barn with tack shed. I'm not exactly sure how large but I'd estimate it to be 30'x40'. The run is about 1/4 an acre and we leave the gate open so they can free range on 40 acres though they probably never roam more than 3.- furbabymum
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What to do about single hen being overbred or bullied
I am not positive the other chickens did it as I didn't witness it but it looks like chicken caused wear and tear to me. My older hens who do bully each other have some mild wear and tear on their backs and heads. This looks like a severe version of that. The shafts weren't ripped out but all...- furbabymum
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What to do about single hen being overbred or bullied
I'm not sure which it is to be honest. I have 2 roosters and 20 hens. A few of my older hens are always mounting each other to establish dominance, etc. I go out to see my birds every evening and when I went out yesterday a hen that had never been bothered before was lacking all of her head and...- furbabymum
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