In my opinion, the reason people are being sympathetic is because we've all been in a situation that we rushed into and didn't research thoroughly and made mistakes we asked for help about. That is what this person is doing. They came on here for help, not a stern talking to. They came for answers, not a slap in the face. I don't consider it intentional abuse when the person is honestly asking for help, and admits they need advice to change. I truly hope the OP didn't leave the little hen/roo in the LF coop too, but sometimes people don't have choices...I know that until the last week or so, I couldn't GIVE away chickens where I live. Not even laying age hens!! So far as slamming the OP for not having enough space, enough money, those are issues that don't really matter now because regardless of the thought process that encouraged him or her to have so many birds, now he or she has them. It's too late to stop it. And if the chickens ARE sick and he or she gives them away, there are many here who will bash the OP for giving away sick birds. It's a no-win unless the OP sends some boys to freezer camp.
Drinktherainbow: sounds like you have too many birds in too little space. They are cannibalizing because of lack of protein, in my opinion. Start by either trying to give away some birds or processing some. People here will tell you that chickens need 4 square feet of coop space each to stay healthy. I don't know how much run space they techinically need, maybe someone will help me with that number. It also sounds like they are getting eye infections from too much dust and dander. Clean out their coop thoroughly, every day if needed until you get their numbers down. Find a way to separate the bantams from the LF...whether you find them new homes or just find free pallets at local businesses and build them a new coop for themselves. The eating of each other is probably due to malnutrition. I know you said money is an issue, but you can't honestly let your birds starve, so if you can't afford to offer them high protein food (think non-medicated starter/grower if they need a lot of protein fast) you definitely need to rehome or cull some to save the ones you do want. Chickens need food available at all times, and water too. Also, you can offer them things to "keep them busy". I hang up a full head of lettuce in my coop (tie a rope around the stem) and it hangs where they can pick at it and keeps them occupied.
So far as your injured hen, she may have internal injuries, and while I don't know what you can do about it, I will agree with many here that your rooster to hen ratio needs to be adjusted immediately, regardless of means, if you want your hens to ever lay eggs or even survive. Hope you can improve your situation!
