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I sure hope it comes true for you. You deserve a break.
I sure hope it comes true for you. You deserve a break.
Thanks Bob. Unfortunately we are fully aware of that. I think we have no choice but to separate her for now, or else she'd be pecked to death. The girls had already tasted her blood . If not dead, she'd be sitting in the corner of coop (no food or water in there) and be terrified all day.for the photos
for the billed chicken.
You do know that separating her from the others will only intensify the problem for her right? It will wind up like an integration when you put her back with the rest.
The “new normal”, seems to be the new normal!I was telling Jeff that it just doesn't seem right that mid 90s no longer feels hot.
You know we really should do that... But they are in such harmony without Inky. On one hand, I felt terrible about the whole situation but on another hand, they are just being chickens. We project human emotions on them but perhaps it is not the best to punish them.The advice I have read is to separate the chief bully so she has to reintegrate.
This feels like it may be for the best. It's very sad though. Many chickens can be happy alone. I have seen it first hand. But it is no good for them to be ganged up on. I'm glad you are thinking in her best interests.Thanks Bob. Unfortunately we are fully aware of that. I think we have no choice but to separate her for now, or else she'd be pecked to death. The girls had already tasted her blood . If not dead, she'd be sitting in the corner of coop (no food or water in there) and be terrified all day.
As mentioned, she has always been lonely. She doesn't care for humans or fellow chickens... I know chickens are social animals but it's believable sometimes there is a weirdo. She is really happy and content on her own.
We very likely will rehome her as a long term plan.
More space solves a lot of chicken issues.You know we really should do that... But they are in such harmony without Inky. On one hand, I felt terrible about the whole situation but on another hand, they are just being chickens. We project human emotions on them but perhaps it is not the best to punish them.
A year ago Light was a bully (hard to believe that now because she has become the most gentle lady) and would not let Wendy eat. Husband locked her out at dinner time. We now regret our actions because that was normal pecking order behavior.
I only interfered this time because Inky was about to be badly injured. I blame myself. I think it is ultimately human's fault because I am not able to provide. Could have made their run bigger and free range longer.
Good news is that I am almost done with fencing so that they can free range the WHOLE backyard (pretty good size).