Cannibalism- what to do?

[CoopBoots]

Barb passed this afternoon. Since this has happened before but not to this degree I’m thinking we will remove Fannie. I’ve tried many things and can’t let the rest of my flock be in danger. Thank you all!

I'm so sorry... I'd be doing the same at this point. Big hugs.

 

[Poultry Farmer1704]

I have a favorite chicken - Barb. And she was brutally pecked by another hen-Fannie. Fannie is a picker and has done this to another chicken but not to this degree. I have treated Barb to the best I can and we are waiting to see what happens. We are heading into winter where my chickens have a large coop and run. My coop and run are set for 4sqf in the coop and 10ft in the run per bird for 20 chickens and I only have 13. So they should have plenty of space but I am worried about Fannie getting bored and hurting more chickens. Since it is now a pattern. What do I do with Fannie?

If it's a pattern, slaughter her before you have to throw away other dead hens.