88tinkbell
In the Brooder
- Sep 24, 2019
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My 4 chickens (2.5yo) are molting for the 2nd time and it seems to be much harder on them this year and taking a lot longer
(we're on month 2+) About a month ago started picking on the Buff Orpington hen, and now she can almost not be out
in the run with the other 3 or the Barred Rock pecks at her. I've had to start feeding her inside the coop separately. It's about
to get consistently cold, so they will be in coop more and I'm worried that their molt isn't done AND they are picking on her too much. I've clipped beaks,
provided boredom busters, etc. but I can't get the bullying to stop. 1. Is it normal for them to be molting still going into December
and 2. How can I get the bullying to stop? We live in SE Wisconsin.
(we're on month 2+) About a month ago started picking on the Buff Orpington hen, and now she can almost not be out
in the run with the other 3 or the Barred Rock pecks at her. I've had to start feeding her inside the coop separately. It's about
to get consistently cold, so they will be in coop more and I'm worried that their molt isn't done AND they are picking on her too much. I've clipped beaks,
provided boredom busters, etc. but I can't get the bullying to stop. 1. Is it normal for them to be molting still going into December
and 2. How can I get the bullying to stop? We live in SE Wisconsin.