Hens are pecking Rooster~ bleeding~ HELP

[angiegirl]

I have 13 hens & a rooster.. I noticed the other day the hens were pecking at him above his tail. After looking closer I noticed a bump there on his back & feathers are coming out.. Today I noticed they he is bleeding where they are pecking him.. My kids are VERY attached to this rooster.. Not sure what I can do to save him.. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated..
BTW, I do not know alot about chickens, as this is our first flock we have ever had and a few of them have just started to lay eggs...
Angie

 

[they'reHISchickens]

Get some BlueKote and spray that red area as soon as possible or the hens will keep picking at him. If necessary, remove him until you get it covered.

 

[TheLadyChickens]

Awww poor guy! I would remove him and keep him in your garage or a safe place until it heals. Chickens love pecking sores and injuries on other birds and can cause infections, etc. Then you can reintroduce him at night when they are all roosting!

 

[aoxa]

Are the hens older than he is?

I would get some pickaway rub on ointment. It tastes nasty, so it works.

 

[angiegirl]

They are all the same age.. I have a separate run right beside the one they all stay in that is still under construction ( doesn't have a top covering).. But no coop in there for him to roost at night.. Do you think he would be ok in there to stay at night?

 

[Frithest]

Can you put him in a pet carrier or something in there? With food/water?