Hello,
We have a beautiful polish crested that came as our "free mystery chick" from Murray McMurray. S/He (not sure yet) seems to get along with the other hens, I never see anyone picking on him, but clearly it's happening at some point when I am not looking because ever since his/her baby fuzz was replaced by real top feathers, there's been a dime-sized bald spot right in the middle. It's always looked a little raw, but today it looks a little bloody.
Is there any way to deter the other hens from pecking at his/her bald spot? Does s/he need to be separated? I have a friend who has a couple polish hens and has said she will take it if he's a too, but now I'm starting to wonder if Fancy just needs to be with his/her own kind?
We adore this chick, I want to keep her, and keep her safe and happy. Advice?
Thanks in advance,
Jen
We have a beautiful polish crested that came as our "free mystery chick" from Murray McMurray. S/He (not sure yet) seems to get along with the other hens, I never see anyone picking on him, but clearly it's happening at some point when I am not looking because ever since his/her baby fuzz was replaced by real top feathers, there's been a dime-sized bald spot right in the middle. It's always looked a little raw, but today it looks a little bloody.
Is there any way to deter the other hens from pecking at his/her bald spot? Does s/he need to be separated? I have a friend who has a couple polish hens and has said she will take it if he's a too, but now I'm starting to wonder if Fancy just needs to be with his/her own kind?
We adore this chick, I want to keep her, and keep her safe and happy. Advice?
Thanks in advance,
Jen