Bullied Rooster

[SP123x]

I have 8 hens and 1 Polish rooster. My hens went after him pulling out his head feathers. I cannot figure out how to bandage his head and they continue to peck at it. Any suggestions on bandaging or how I can get the hens to leave him alone. Do not want to use bluekote.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Unfortunately that happens often in a mixed flock that includes polish. Years ago I lost a rooster who had his skull pecked open. I would definitely separate him until it heals, and you may need to permanently separate him. Crests can attract unwanted attention from non-crested birds.

 

[LaFleche]

Sadly that is often the result when Polish are kept with so-called normal hens.

You will have to keep him separate until he is completely healed and I would advise to keep him in a separate Polish only flock.

ETA: @oldhenlikesdogs types faster than me

 

[LaFleche]

And definitely treat his headwounds with disinfectant and something to repel insects. You do not want flies to lay their eggs there.

 

[Tonyroo]

Woah, that looks like a bad injury. Definitely separate the rooster, clean him up, treat his injury. Then reevaluate what would be best for the rooster.

 

[LaFleche]

@SP123x 123 How is your Polish rooster doing, did he recover?