MEAN BULLY HENNNNN

[Chickenman MAN]

So... I have made a previous post about this in some ways but I am looking for ways to deal with one hen. I have 4 ex bats... enough space, water, food., things to do ect... BUT I have one hen who keeps bullying others... particularly one.. For example... today betty (affected hen) was having a dust bath when dotty (bully hen) pecked the crap outta her and pecked her wings ect because she wanted to use that area... She has pecked out lots of betty's feathers.. How do I manage this bully hen? Separating her isn't really an option.

 

[Sahraschweiss]

Do you have a large dog crate?

 

[Chickenman MAN]

Do you have a large dog crate?

No... I could get one... I know this is suggesting separating her but she can't come in the house! (parents )

 

[Sahraschweiss]

Not saying in the house. Assuming you have a run, is it large enough to have a crate inside and still have room for the others to wander around? Or can you section a part of the run off for problem hen? Area would need own food and water.

 

[Chickenman MAN]

Not saying in the house. Assuming you have a run, is it large enough to have a crate inside and still have room for the others to wander around? Or can you section a part of the run off for problem hen? Area would need own food and water.

Yeah.... it is large enough... the only issue is where would she lay her eggs?

 

[MarkJr]

Pinless Peepers might help

 

[MarkJr]

Yeah.... it is large enough... the only issue is where would she lay her eggs?

She will lay them wherever is available. 3-4 days in the crate isn’t too big a deal.

 

[Chickenman MAN]

would

Yeah, pinless peepers may help, been looking at them. Seperation is really only a last resort in my eyes.