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re introducing sick hen

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by doe89, Feb 3, 2013.

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  1. Feb 3, 2013 #1
    doe89

    doe89 New Egg

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    I have had my sick hen in the house for several days. She is getting better and will be ready to head back out to the coop on Tues. I am concerned the other hens will reject her or worse attack her. She will have been out of the coop for 10 days. I have a small coop and run, not large enough to separate her from the others. Does anyone have any experience with this, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
     
  3. Feb 3, 2013 #2
    soler

    soler Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Reintroduce at night, and stick her on the roost in the middle of the others. Lightly spray everyone with some apple cider vinegar to disguise new scents. I also move around the feeders, add an extra feeder and give extra treats the next morning. Usually aggression is not an issue, but i have a reasonable amount of room.
     

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