Today I noticed several members of my flock (including the roo and cockerel) bullying one hen. I've had this hen for 2 years with no problems. My flock is generally harmonious. This didn't seem like a small scuffle - every time I moved one aggressor away another one either tried to peck her or puffed up its chest at her.
She has been healthy, eating and laying (right now she's taking a break as she's just finished a molt), sleeping and hanging out with the rest of the flock. Are the other birds sensing an injury or illness that I can't detect?
I've got her in separate quarters. Should I keep her there while I'm monitoring what's going on and if she seems healthy try to integrate her back into the flock?
She has been healthy, eating and laying (right now she's taking a break as she's just finished a molt), sleeping and hanging out with the rest of the flock. Are the other birds sensing an injury or illness that I can't detect?
I've got her in separate quarters. Should I keep her there while I'm monitoring what's going on and if she seems healthy try to integrate her back into the flock?