blue eared

[utah impeyan]

Ok so I have a pair of blue eared. That I have had for five years. Yesterday I went out to feed and he had beaten the hen. Scalp her. So I seperated them. She should make it. Just a little beat up. But my question is. Can I put them together again when she heals? Or will he just keep beating her now? Or should I find a new cock bird? Please fill me in with any experiences you have had with this. Thanx

 

[adriano]

Is it a small pen ?
Has he done this before ?
Is there plenty of cover and hiding places for her ?

 

[utah impeyan]

It's a 10 x 12 pen. Never had a problem. And their is Christmas trees in there with a roost.

 

[Lophura]

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If you can, increase the size, if not - add LOTS of enrichment to the aviary. Give the male some thing else to do, give the hen multiple places to hide. Add brush piles, rocks, logs, different types of food, layers, try to create a natural as aviary as you can. Eared-pheasants are not normally aggressive, they are smart birds who need lots of stimulation.

Dan