- May 22, 2011
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I have approx 15 chickens in a coop. There is plenty of room in the coop and most of the time free range, plenty of food and water. I understand the pecking order. I have a variety of chicken breeds however I have an issue with 4 black star sex links who are trying to kill one of my Rhoda island red chicken. To the point she was bleeding all over, trampled on, missing feathers on her head, breast, and wings. (bloody mess). I rescued her and put her into quarantine until she healed. She's now laying again. However when I let her out with the flock the bullying 4 attack her and continue to try to kill her. No problem with any other chickens. What should I do? I'm bringing up some chicks now and will eventually have to incorporate them into the flock. Never had any problem with this until I incorporated the bullying 4 last year into flock. Any suggestions? Any advice would be helpful. Like I said, plenty of room, nesting boxes, sq ft, food/water. Just concerned