GardenJen77
Songster
I have a beautiful Brahma rooster. He does his job and protects his flock. However, he has a few hens, who peck off his feathers. His legs, his back end, and his neck are pecked clean of feathers. I think I have figured out which hens are doing it. ( The flock is mostly Isa Browns and all look the same). My next question is, what next?
Do I get rid of hens? Do I seperate the rooster so he can heal?
I know he's vulnerable to other hens taking up the "game" because he's so exposed, but is separating him an option? I feel he needs to be able to grow his feathers back, but how?
Asking for suggestions from those who deal with this type of behavior. Experience matters.
Do I get rid of hens? Do I seperate the rooster so he can heal?
I know he's vulnerable to other hens taking up the "game" because he's so exposed, but is separating him an option? I feel he needs to be able to grow his feathers back, but how?
Asking for suggestions from those who deal with this type of behavior. Experience matters.