So we got the 2 grown roosters AND all but 1 of the older-chick roosters out of the coop permanently, and we thought that'd be the end of losing chicks. That left 2 age groups in the pen, with the rooster (a RIR) from the older age group. One group is about 8 weeks old and the other group is 10 weeks old. HowEVER, we've lost 1 of the younger chicks yesterday, and 2 are injured today. Those 2 are in an "isolation ward", separately.
Every time I go into the coop, all seems well. No squawking, everyone evenly dispersed in the coop, and the mood appears calm.
How do I find out who's the bully/bullies? This HAS to stop. We cannot keep losing chicks like this.
BTW, the one that died had no visible injuries. The 2 that are injured have blood on the top of their head, and in addition the other one has blood on the back of the neck. Thanks in advance.
Every time I go into the coop, all seems well. No squawking, everyone evenly dispersed in the coop, and the mood appears calm.
How do I find out who's the bully/bullies? This HAS to stop. We cannot keep losing chicks like this.
BTW, the one that died had no visible injuries. The 2 that are injured have blood on the top of their head, and in addition the other one has blood on the back of the neck. Thanks in advance.
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