Cockerel attacking pullet

[Harmoni]

Below is one thread you can read through for guidance. There are many more threads re scalped chickens and how to treat. Eggcessive (who has already responded here on your thread) gave some good info on her post #9 in the thread below that should help answer your questions. I think if you read through a few threads on the "Chicken scalped" topic, you will find answers to All your questions. If not, you can always ask your questions here.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/rooster-turned-on-hen-and-scalped-her.1406497/

That injury is way more extensive than ours. My only question is how long to keep her confined for. I don't want her to fall too low in pecking order.

 

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

That injury is way more extensive than ours. My only question is how long to keep her confined for. I don't want her to fall too low in pecking order.

Yes I agree the scalping in the thread I linked took off more skin than that of your pullet. (That thread is only one of many re scalped poultry.) Reading quickly through that thread, the wound scabbed over well enough in about a week that the owner intended to return that chicken to the flock "soon." But it may be weeks before your pullet's wound has healed completely. During that healing time it will remain imperative to keep the wound medicated and not allowed to dry out. As far as the pecking order, if you have room in the coop to keep her confined and protected in a wire type-cage, separated but in view of her other flock members, that will help her retain her rank.

You stated yesterday that you thought you possibly could see the skull. Of the many scalping threads, there is likely one that addresses that issue/tells how to treat it too. An exposed skull could certainly be an additional complication.

It will be a good idea to keep the the wound sprayed with Blu-kote once you return her to the flock. Otherwise, her flock members may see the injury and make it worse. The problem with spraying the wound with blukote too soon is you won't be as easily able to tell how well the wound is healing. Also make sure no flies are attracted to the wound. Keeping it medicated Should prevent that.

 

[Harmoni]

Yes I agree the scalping in the thread I linked took off more skin than that of your pullet. (That thread is only one of many re scalped poultry.) Reading quickly through that thread, the wound scabbed over well enough in about a week that the owner intended to return that chicken to the flock "soon." But it may be weeks before your pullet's wound has healed completely. During that healing time it will remain imperative to keep the wound medicated and not allowed to dry out. As far as the pecking order, if you have room in the coop to keep her confined and protected in a wire type-cage, separated but in view of her other flock members, that will help her retain her rank.

You stated yesterday that you thought you possibly could see the skull. Of the many scalping threads, there is likely one that addresses that issue/tells how to treat it too. An exposed skull could certainly be an additional complication.

It will be a good idea to keep the the wound sprayed with Blu-kote once you return her to the flock. Otherwise, her flock members may see the injury and make it worse. The problem with spraying the wound with blukote too soon is you won't be as easily able to tell how well the wound is healing. Also make sure no flies are attracted to the wound. Keeping it medicated Should prevent that.

I have the room but 6 week olds are in that space in a wire cage. If I integrate them with my 11-14 weekers, I would have the space.

I thought I could see the skull as therr was something white that had clearish liquid coming out. There was very little blood. I'm not sure if skull exposure would be bloody. I'll try and get a better picture of the wound in a few.

 

[Harmoni]

So the wound was completely closed and not visible without lifting feathers. I tried to put her back and she was extremely apprehensive. She was pacing and panicking. And then a different young cockerel attacked her
Could they be attacking her because she is close to sexual maturity? She's 14 weeks. The cockerels are 11-13 weeks.
None of this was an attempt to mate. I just don't understand why they are going after her.
I am planning to put the 2 boys in a coop by themselves for the mean time. We have a third boy, but he hasn't displayed any aggression towards anyone.