Have raised chickens for 13 years, but new to this site

[Corinna]

We only have 14 hens, however, when one went broody and didn't hatch, the others attacked her. She was bleeding and missing her crown when I found her... They free range... I separated her but wonder why and when and if she will regrow her crown??? Please, any advice is needed and appreciated.

 

[WhiteWyan]

I've heard of a routine procedure called "dubbing" that involves surgically cutting off a rooster's comb. I'm assuming it doesn't grow back. I hope your bird is okay.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are so glad you joined our flock.
I'm sorry your having to deal with this.
Can you post a few pictures of her?
Have you gotten the bleeding to stop?
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[drumstick diva]

Chickens can be brutal and cannibalistic that's the dark side of them.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us.

I'd suggest re-posting your question on this forum - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/managing-your-flock.2/
The reason that i suggest this is that more people with the relevant experience are likely to read posts in a specific forum, rather than in the new members introductions forum.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Welcome to BYC - so glad you've joined us, but sorry it is due to the circumstances you are facing with your hen.
When you say her comb is missing is the entire comb or is it significantly damage but still there at least partially? Is the flesh beneath the are the comb was attached damaged? It may help if you provide photos of her wound.
Chicken society and behavior can be shockingly violent at times - and the reasons aren't always apparent. Some of the behavior of a broody hen can be similar to that of an ill chicken, and a weak or ill chicken is often the target of aggression from flockmates. Sometimes the broody's aggressiveness can incite a poor reaction from other birds in the flock. That being said, did you witness the attack or are you assuming that is what happened to cause the damage she has?

 

[rjohns39]

Welcome to BYC, glad to meet you Sorry to hear about your issue

 

[Corinna]

I just posted a new thread in the managing your flock section. Hopefully, that will help too. Thank you!

 

[Corinna]

Welcome to BYC - so glad you've joined us, but sorry it is due to the circumstances you are facing with your hen.
When you say her comb is missing is the entire comb or is it significantly damage but still there at least partially? Is the flesh beneath the are the comb was attached damaged? It may help if you provide photos of her wound.
Chicken society and behavior can be shockingly violent at times - and the reasons aren't always apparent. Some of the behavior of a broody hen can be similar to that of an ill chicken, and a weak or ill chicken is often the target of aggression from flockmates. Sometimes the broody's aggressiveness can incite a poor reaction from other birds in the flock. That being said, did you witness the attack or are you assuming that is what happened to cause the damage she has?

 

[Corinna]

I reposted on the managing flock forum with a picture. I did witness the attack and when I recently tried to reintroduce her, they went after her head again