Hen is attacking bantam rooster

[ChickieLinds]

We have laced wyandotte who is trying to fight out bantam d'uccle rooster. She pinned him and is drawing blood on his comb. She is fighting him like he is a threat to her position in the flock. we currently have them separated but I am at a loss as to what to do with them. We only have 1 coop so keeping them separated is going to be an issue.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Welcome to BYC.
How long have you had each of these birds and how long has the aggression been happening?

 

[ChickieLinds]

Thank you for responding. The rooster was hatched in the flock last June. The hen is about 2 years of age.

 

[dekel18042]

Thank you for responding. The rooster was hatched in the flock last June. The hen is about 2 years of age.

I would say keep the hen separated until his comb heals then reintroduce her and see what happens. I have both large fowl and bantams and the bantams can and do stick up for themselves. Maybe if she is separated for a bit she will settle down.

 

[ChickieLinds]

      I would say keep the hen separated until his comb heals then reintroduce her and see what happens.  I have both large fowl and bantams and the bantams can and do stick up for themselves. Maybe if she is separated for a bit she will settle down.

We have him in tonight. We let him out for a little and he appeared to be going after her. Hopefully some time apart will help. His comb is a mess!