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Amethyst288
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- May 18, 2021
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Thanks for your suggestions to deal with this issue. Here's an update.
I tried putting Goldie IEaster Egger variety) back into the coop with a new wifi camera installed, so I could see what was going on with the doors closed. CG (Cinnamon Girl - New Hampshire Red crossed with Leghorn) always goes in the roost first to take the top roosting bar before the other hens come in and boot her off.
When Goldie went in there, CG was loudly squawking and booted Goldie off the roosting bars each time. Goldie didn't peck back and was cowering on the floor and I let her out. Goldie is so gentle and is the only one that hasn't pecked any hen.
I think I'm going to put CG in a cage away from the hens for a week and see how it affects the pecking order. When CG has been tormenting Goldie, I've tried holding CG for a long period of time, and Goldie was noticeably more relaxed with the other two hens. After that, CG went away from the others for a while before joining them later. If anyone has any suggestions, I would appreciate them.
I tried putting Goldie IEaster Egger variety) back into the coop with a new wifi camera installed, so I could see what was going on with the doors closed. CG (Cinnamon Girl - New Hampshire Red crossed with Leghorn) always goes in the roost first to take the top roosting bar before the other hens come in and boot her off.
When Goldie went in there, CG was loudly squawking and booted Goldie off the roosting bars each time. Goldie didn't peck back and was cowering on the floor and I let her out. Goldie is so gentle and is the only one that hasn't pecked any hen.
I think I'm going to put CG in a cage away from the hens for a week and see how it affects the pecking order. When CG has been tormenting Goldie, I've tried holding CG for a long period of time, and Goldie was noticeably more relaxed with the other two hens. After that, CG went away from the others for a while before joining them later. If anyone has any suggestions, I would appreciate them.