Hen in Time Out

[Big Doggie]

A bully hen is now in a cage with food and water. She’s in the run but not pecking a bottom level hen right now. I’m not sure if a time out will change her behavior or if it will change the leadership of the flock. But I have to give the bottom hen a break. She has no back feathers and has a bald spot on top of her head.
So how much time in jail is usually necessary?
Thanks for your help

 

[sourland]

What you are describing sounds a lot like feather pecking/plucking. If the time out does not work, try Pin Less Peepers for a period of time. Do an on site search on Pin Less Peepers. They can be used to break this bad habit.

 

[Big Doggie]

What you are describing sounds a lot like feather pecking/plucking. If the time out does not work, try Pin Less Peepers for a period of time. Do an on site search on Pin Less Peepers. They can be used to break this bad habit.

Thanks. I really have to rescue this hen.

 

[Big Doggie]

What you are describing sounds a lot like feather pecking/plucking. If the time out does not work, try Pin Less Peepers for a period of time. Do an on site search on Pin Less Peepers. They can be used to break this bad habit.

Sourland, have you tried this product and does the bullying subside after a week?

 

[sourland]

If it is feather pecking/plucking, the Pin Less Peepers should not be removed until the pecked on bird has regrown her feathers.

 

[Big Doggie]

If it is feather pecking/plucking, the Pin Less Peepers should not be removed until the pecked on bird has regrown her feathers.

Have you used this product?

 

[sourland]

I have always been able to provide enough space and free range that I have never had this problem. I know others who have used the product effectively with excellent results.

 

[Big Doggie]

I have always been able to provide enough space and free range that I have never had this problem. I know others who have used the product effectively with excellent results.

Thanks