- Jun 16, 2009
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Hi all,
I have 4 eqyptian fayoumis hens, about 2 years old. One, Hot Wings, is being picked on incessantly by at least one other hen. she has lost feathers, and now has a raw, red spot on her "shoulder" (yes, I realize chickens don't have shoulders). Space is not a problem. They are entirely free range, coming to the coop only to lay and feed and sleep. There is water in and out of coop, and it has been miserably hot and humid lately. So maybe heAt stress causing a behavior change? we intend to isolate her tonight, and let her heal. Suggestions? If you aren't familiar with the breed, they are practically feral, uber flighty, not the kind of birds who fly up and sit on your shoulder. Only time they can really be handled is night time. Only other change in the flock is the head hen, Gumbo, has been pretty broody lately, so it's not her picking on HW. PleAse advise!!!
Monica
I have 4 eqyptian fayoumis hens, about 2 years old. One, Hot Wings, is being picked on incessantly by at least one other hen. she has lost feathers, and now has a raw, red spot on her "shoulder" (yes, I realize chickens don't have shoulders). Space is not a problem. They are entirely free range, coming to the coop only to lay and feed and sleep. There is water in and out of coop, and it has been miserably hot and humid lately. So maybe heAt stress causing a behavior change? we intend to isolate her tonight, and let her heal. Suggestions? If you aren't familiar with the breed, they are practically feral, uber flighty, not the kind of birds who fly up and sit on your shoulder. Only time they can really be handled is night time. Only other change in the flock is the head hen, Gumbo, has been pretty broody lately, so it's not her picking on HW. PleAse advise!!!
Monica