Chicken being bullied by entire flock! Please help

[sdml19]

Thank you. Right now she is roosting and the others seem to be leaving her alone.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

She is unfortunately triggering the others to show aggression because she's acting odd. Broody hens get attacked too. It's an instinct to drive out sick or strange acting birds, probably to defend against diseases. When she starts acting more normal the attacks will stop as long as she remains part of the flock.

 

[sdml19]

So, are you saying that I shouldn't separate her at all during the day? Because she won't get down to eat if the others are nearby.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

No, certainly make sure she eats. I just meant don't separate her for too long from the others, sometimes even a day can make it hard to return them to the group. Keep doing what you are doing. It sounds like you have a plan that's working.

 

[sdml19]

Okay that makes sense. Sorry, I was misunderstanding what you said.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

That's okay, I think I'm probably confusing most days.