Is my rooster just mean?

[LaFleche]

Well done!

 

[NCchickentender]

Well done!

Thank you

 

[SourRoses]

It's really good to hear you've helped your flock find peace.
You made the hard choice like a good keeper, and you'll know what you're seeing if it ever happens again

 

[Cinnamon Roll]

I would rather tend to think she might have had lice because he did not let her dustbath and preen herself in peace.

In my case, the lousy hen was a new addition to the flock so I am sure she came with the lice

 

[LaFleche]

In my case, the lousy hen was a new addition to the flock so I am sure she came with the lice

Thats why it is best to quarantine new birds and treat for external and internal parasites prior to adding them to the resident flock.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

It's really good to hear you've helped your flock find peace.
You made the hard choice like a good keeper, and you'll know what you're seeing if it ever happens again

True that! Sorry the hen's been traumatized, but hopefully with time she'll forget. Well done!

 

[NCchickentender]

It's really good to hear you've helped your flock find peace.
You made the hard choice like a good keeper, and you'll know what you're seeing if it ever happens again

Thanks! I hope it doesn't happen again. That whole situation was hard on my heart. Glad things are settling down now

 

[NCchickentender]

True that! Sorry the hen's been traumatized, but hopefully with time she'll forget. Well done!

Thank you! I think she'll be okay now.

 

[V2vee]

The only reason I’ve ever had a rooster try to chase off a hen was because she had lice and all the chickens knew it before I did… once that was taken care of he didn’t chase her off anymore.

I’d check your hen over well before making a decision but if you don’t find anything I would definitely get rid of Buddy!

Interesting advice…. We have a hen that is not being accepted by our rooster and I’ve just discovered she’s got lice!!