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[Jenni g]

yesterday my girls that have been together over a year, all started beating up one girl. Now that girl won't join in with the flock and she's acting depressed, I don't know what to do. Please some advice

 

[ameliathedominant]

how were they beating each other, like just pecking or full fledged chicken fights?

 

[Jenni g]

Fighting, but just against one girl

 

[ameliathedominant]

was she fighting back? also what knid of predators do you have in your area?

 

[Jenni g]

She did, I broke it up. Now she's sitting in the roosting house alone. We have raccoons and of course hawks, but we've had no attacks

 

[ameliathedominant]

ok, sry im asking so many questions. im just trying to feel my way around the situation
what type of hens do you have and how many?
what time yesterday did u see them fighting
?

 

[Jenni g]

I have 4 older girls, a road island red, a polish and to Brama loghorn mix. One of the Braman mixes is the target of the beating yesterday. I also have a welsummer chick and a EE chicken that are about 11 weeks old. They were not involved in the fight.

 

[ameliathedominant]

ok so im thinking that it could just be them stressing out a bit maybe gatting broody and like people when there is a young one in the room if your stressed you get a bit snappy to them.
i suggest you take your victim and reunite her with the girls that did not get involved just so that she does not get scared or severe depresion, then after a day or 2 of that have your other girls see the victim through a protective covering like chicken wire. but bring the good ones with her during this interaction. the good girls should act as therapy for your lonely one

 

[Jenni g]

I will try that, thank you soo much. My girls are beloved pets and I hate when they are in distress

 

[ameliathedominant]

yes you are welcome, just trying to make a difference!