Rooster issues

[allison51207]

So we have noticed that a few of our hens are missing feathers from there backs and there combs are missing big chunks,so while I was out there feeding them I noticed that my Rooster is standing on them ,right wear he puts his feet is wear there feathers are missing not only that 2 of my are raw from it, I don't want to have to get rid of my Rooster already got rid of one but I can't stand by while he abuses these poor girls and it's only 3 that he's doing it too, please help I'm not sure if I should get rid of birds or wait see if he stops just afraid they will get infection or attacked by other hens

 

[bobbi-j]

He's not abusing them, he's mating them. It happens all the time. How old are your birds? Is he a young, ambitious cockerel (rooster under a year old)? Or is he a mature rooster? If he's young, you may want to consider separating him from your girls for a bit until he matures.

 

[red horse ranch]

Try to set some chicken saddles for your girls to wear. This will protect their backs during mating and help avoid sunburn in the exposed areas. I use 'Hen Saver' brand and they are $8 to $11 last time I bought them. Well worth the money because they can be used over and over for years. Get the detachable type that covers their shoulders.