Bald back

[smccormicksmall]

I have an Orpington who my roo just loves. Her poirot back looks awful even though he really is gentle with her. Hence saddles have worked for her but now here in North Florida it is too hot and humid to keep it on her. Any suggestions on what else I can put on her to help? Anything to help it heal quicker? I don't want to separate them because I need him to protect his flockand for her to free range.

 

[coach723]

I make my own saddles out of sunbrella/indoor-outdoor fabric and have no issues with them being on even in the worst of summer. I actually like them out of this, it's dense so pinfeathers don't catch, it sheds water and isn't soaking wet after rain, it's relatively light weight. It can be expensive but I buy the ugly stuff on clearance and can get quite a few out of a yard of fabric. How many hens do you have for your roo? How much space? You can try trimming his claws and spurs, but if he's just rough you may have to separate him. Your hen would probably appreciate the break.

 

[smccormicksmall]

I make my own saddles out of sunbrella/indoor-outdoor fabric and have no issues with them being on even in the worst of summer. I actually like them out of this, it's dense so pinfeathers don't catch, it sheds water and isn't soaking wet after rain, it's relatively light weight. It can be expensive but I buy the ugly stuff on clearance and can get quite a few out of a yard of fabric. How many hens do you have for your roo? How much space? You can try trimming his claws and spurs, but if he's just rough you may have to separate him. Your hen would probably appreciate the break.

He has 4 grown hens right now but we have 6 pullets that are around 4 months old so he will have more choices in a few months. Thanks for the idea about the outdoor fabric. I'll have to give it a try.

 

[coach723]

4 hens is probably not quite enough, so over mating takes it's toll. Usually about 10 is a better ratio, but that can vary a lot depending on the roo in question. Once your others are mature enough, that may help hopefully. Increasing space and providing them places to hide but not get cornered may help also.

 

[CJLR]

4 hens is probably not quite enough, so over mating takes it's toll. Usually about 10 is a better ratio, but that can vary a lot depending on the roo in question. Once your others are mature enough, that may help hopefully. Increasing space and providing them places to hide but not get cornered may help also.

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