hen always mounting other hen

[chickbliss7]

I have 6 hens of mixed breeds. My Ameracauna, Flora, has developed a habit in the last few months of mounting my much larger Buff Orpington, Peggy, and humping her! The BO doesn't seem to mind, and squats for the "would-be" rooster-hen, but Peggy's back feathers are getting plucked out and she's getting bald! Flora doesn't do this with any of the other hens. Is there anything I can do to stop this behavior and let Peggy's back feathers grow back? There's no blood, thankfully, just missing feathers. The Ameracauna is going through a mild moult, and is behaving aggressively about food. Generally, all six chickens get along and I've never had this problem before. Any ideas to try?

 

[pips&peeps]

Are you sure you don't have a rooster there? Some pics would be great.....

 

[Imp]

I think it's pretty normal behavior. A couple of options are seperate them or a chicken saddle for Peggy.

Imp

 

[chickbliss7]

Well, I know Flora's not a rooster because she's been laying eggs (and still does) for more than a year! Where do you get chicken saddles and do they mind wearing them?

 

[Imp]

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There are several BYC members that sell them. I'll try to attach links. I think they would need to get used to a saddle. It's not love at first sight. Good luck

Imp

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