Scalped hen?

[IttyBiddyRedHen]

Anything I can do far a scalped hen? My rooster attacked her..a BR, 15 weeks old, when I tried to integrate them yesterday into the big coop.

 

[rungirl]

Separate her, wash the wound, apply some neosporin, let her heal. Next time you introduce them, try putting a fence between them for a week or more, so they can see each other daily but not fight. (you could use a wire dog crate) Then eventually let them free range together and watch them for a while.

 

[IttyBiddyRedHen]

Oh, but that's just it...I have been doing that for over a month now. A fence between them. The pullets are all on a smaller chicken tractor, and the OEGB's are in the 2 story one. The oldest rooster, the OEGB, just does not want any new birds in his coop.
I did bathe her wounds, put on neosporin, and have her wrapped in clean rags sitting inside with me. For observation and feeding. She is only barely able to see out 1 eye right now, so can't find food or water.
We weren't sure how the roo would react. They are from somebody who used to fight them, then, years ago set them all loose when it became illegal. I talked to DH. Rooster will just have to be culled this weekend.

 

[chfite]

Freezer camp works.

Chris

 

[IttyBiddyRedHen]

2nd option, I hope.

 

[IttyBiddyRedHen]

Well, she didn't make it, and died during the night. The rooster is now in the compost pile.

 

[galanie]

Well, she didn't make it, and died during the night.  The rooster is now in the compost pile. 

I'm so sorry you lost your hen and so glad you did what needed to be done.

 

[IttyBiddyRedHen]

I know I can always trust to get a good answer on BYC. I also know that surviving injuries depends alot on the severity of it, and the chickens determination to survive. Thanks to all for your help.