Should I put hen back with others?

[KimbosKluckers]

I posted yesterday about my girl being picked on and has a pale comb. She’s in my shed still after only one night. She’s eating and drinking and her comb is brighter today. I was worried about sour crop but I think that’s ruled out. No visible parasites or any injuries. Is it safe to put her back in under supervision? I feel the longer she’s away, the harder it may be to reintroduce. They were chasing her away but not attacking. Thanks. I feel bad for her.
Here’s my previous post

Post in thread 'Help with 2 year old hen, possible sour crop?'

Monday at 8:52 AM

I don’t think it’s sour crop. I would look at other digestive issues.

Thanks. Any advice would be great.

• KimbosKluckers

 

[sourland]

If you put her back, provide multiple feed and water stations and monitor the flock interaction.

 

[KimbosKluckers]

If you put her back, provide multiple feed and water stations and monitor the flock interaction.

Thanks. I’m not sure how long to let it go on? I took her out there for about 20 minutes and two different ones chased her at separate times. She came to me and sat. Then I put her back in shed. A few hours later I tried again and she went to coop on her own without a chase, she’s still there. I did put multiple food and water sources and it’s a huge daytime area. Maybe I’ll bring her back in for the night. So confused on why this happened so suddenly.

 

[KimbosKluckers]

I now put the main bully in cage. Keeping a watchful eye on the rest. How long to segregate bully?

 

[KimbosKluckers]

Make shift bully pen, they’re wondering what she’s in for I will put her in coop at night.

 

[Auntiejessi3]

Make shift bully pen, they’re wondering what she’s in for I will put her in coop at night. View attachment 4224914View attachment 4224915

Have things calmed down with the bully locked up?

 

[KimbosKluckers]

Have things calmed down with the bully locked up?

Well, there’s no more harassment but she will walk with the others for a bit and then go hide behind a tree for a while. Maybe she doesn’t realize yet.

 

[Eggcessive]

This article by azygous about helping a bullied chicken regain confidence is a good read:

Article 'Chicken bully/chicken victim - a two-sided issue'

Just as school officials often overlook the importance of dealing with the victim of bullying in a school situation, we chicken folk often neglect the importance of dealing with the victim of bullying in our flocks. We get distracted by the aggression and disruption bullying causes, while the...

• azygous
• May 12, 2018
• 4 min read
• 4.84 star(s) 100 ratings
• Reaction score: 210
• Comments: 80
• Reviews: 88
• Category: Maintaining A Healthy Flock

 

[KimbosKluckers]

This article by azygous about helping a bullied chicken regain confidence is a good read:

Article 'Chicken bully/chicken victim - a two-sided issue'

Just as school officials often overlook the importance of dealing with the victim of bullying in a school situation, we chicken folk often neglect the importance of dealing with the victim of bullying in our flocks. We get distracted by the aggression and disruption bullying causes, while the...

• azygous
• May 12, 2018
• 4 min read
• 4.84 star(s) 100 ratings
• Reaction score: 210
• Comments: 80
• Reviews: 88
• Category: Maintaining A Healthy Flock

That was a very good read, thanks so much for sharing! I will definitely try this if necessary. This morning the victim came out and is among the flock but steers clear of the bully. But I have not seen her get chased yet (it’s still early) What are the chances bully learned her lesson in just 24 hours? Thanks again, I really want her to gain confidence again.

 

[Eggcessive]

I would just visit them often throughout the day and spend some time with them. You can spot problems and see how they interact. I would offer some scrambled egg bits and make sure that all get a chance to get some. Watching how they act when going to roost is also a good time to spot bullying.