One of my chicks are being picked on can anyone help

[katiekate88]

I have a

W. C. BLACK POLISH Female

And I noticed yesterday the top on her head seemed a little red today when I was getting ready to close their coop up for the night I seen her missing feathers on top of her head ( picture will be posted ) I have pick no more lotion I put on it does anyone have suggestions on how to help the poor thing see better and not be such a target? And should I use anything else to help with the healing process? They are almost 8 weeks old .... Thanks ( below 1st picture is the wound 2nd is after putting the pick no more on and 3rd is the pick no more container if anyone wanted to know what it was)

 

[SJK]

The most important things I've seen in bullying between hens are to make sure they have LOTS of space, LOTS of roosts at different heights and in different spots to give themselves space and get away when needed, and multiple food and water stations so they can spread out and the bottom hen doesn't get pushed away from the food/water. Also a variety of things to do/scratch through/etc so they aren't bored and are less likely to "make" entertainment for themselves by ganging up on one. Even with all that, there are some hens that are just incorrigible bullies, or some that panic and draw more negative attention to themselves by freaking out when others approach. I have had one case where I needed to rehome the top bully into a much larger flock, where she was put in her place and behaved much better. Not sure how big your group is or how much space they have, but just things to consider. Best of luck.

 

[katiekate88]

The most important things I've seen in bullying between hens are to make sure they have LOTS of space, LOTS of roosts at different heights and in different spots to give themselves space and get away when needed, and multiple food and water stations so they can spread out and the bottom hen doesn't get pushed away from the food/water. Also a variety of things to do/scratch through/etc so they aren't bored and are less likely to "make" entertainment for themselves by ganging up on one. Even with all that, there are some hens that are just incorrigible bullies, or some that panic and draw more negative attention to themselves by freaking out when others approach. I have had one case where I needed to rehome the top bully into a much larger flock, where she was put in her place and behaved much better. Not sure how big your group is or how much space they have, but just things to consider. Best of luck.

Thank you for the input ❤ I have tons of roosting areas (some even use the rafters now lol) and I have 2 big water "stations" and 2 food "stations" both in different locations in my coop plus swings I will be making more of those for outside entertainment as well. I do have a barred rock hen and I've heard they can be bullies I didnt know this till after I already got her so I'll have to keep an eye on them all to see who might be being more of a bully. I just feel bad this one hen cant hardly see due to the breed she is my other polish and her fluff top isnt nearly as thick or in her eyes like this one.