MamaChick08
In the Brooder
Hey there. So I'll try to make this short. We had an injured hen due to a rooster that was much too big for her. She was hurt pretty bad. We took her inside and fixed her up and she's been staying in the garage for about 2 months now. She's all healed up and I'm ready to put her back out with her sisters and 1 rooster. (We've DID rehome the giant rooster that did the damage). I've tried to re-introduce her to the flock a few different times with no luck. The rooster doesn't pay much attention to her but the hens are ruthless!
They beat her up so bad one night, she was gushing blood from her face and waddle. I just feel so bad to make her stay out there with them after we just healed her up. Maybe I made the mistake in keeping her separate for too long? Or maybe I'm just a softy and I need to just tell her to suck it up!? I know they have a pecking order they need to establish, I just don't know when I should step in (if at all) when it gets out of hand. Any suggestions appreciated! Thanks
They beat her up so bad one night, she was gushing blood from her face and waddle. I just feel so bad to make her stay out there with them after we just healed her up. Maybe I made the mistake in keeping her separate for too long? Or maybe I'm just a softy and I need to just tell her to suck it up!? I know they have a pecking order they need to establish, I just don't know when I should step in (if at all) when it gets out of hand. Any suggestions appreciated! Thanks
