Please Help :(

[chicklover16]

Lately I had to get rid of my rooster

Now my hens are not eating as much as they were before. Are they mourning? if so what can I do to help them get over it and start eating normally again? Thanks.

 

[chicklover16]

anybody?

 

[Miyashi]

Why'd you have to get rid of your roo?
I'm sorry your ladies are having a hard time.
I would guess it would take some time for them....just like when you introduce a new bird....taking one away problems requires some adjusting.
I'm not sure though...I hope someone can help.
Give your girls lots of treats (if you don't already)

 

[jjthink]

They may well be sad. My hens have always adored my roo........

(where is roo?

)

JJ

 

[Mrs. K]

a few days and they will be fine, give them some treats.

 

[Sooner]

Eating less could also be due to the heat or more free ranging (if you do that).

 

[Gersbud]

When my first roo died, Rudy, my girls mourned for about 2 days. After that they started to eat like normal. I did try to intice them into eating my offering some cooked oatmeal with some frozen peas and carrots in it. They really liked that. Hope your girls start feeling better soon.