- Mar 15, 2014
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HELP! I had my 6 chickens in a rubbermaid tote since they were babies- last night I moved them to a pen lined with newspaper and shavings and they had there food and water and plenty of space to move around in. Came home to find two of them badly pecked at. My EE his missing his back feathers and a RI is badly pecked at on her butt (missing all tail feathers). I have 2 Buff Orps, another RI and 1 Red Star. Up until today they all were getting along. What do I do with the two bloodied chickens?! What can I do to stop the pecking?!
I am new to owning chickens and have zero idea on what caused this- could they be stressed from me moving them to a new environment?
Thanks! All help would be much appreciated!
I am new to owning chickens and have zero idea on what caused this- could they be stressed from me moving them to a new environment?
Thanks! All help would be much appreciated!