Should I put hen back with others?

[KimbosKluckers]

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.

Thank you, when I throw treats (eggs, veggies etc) they all go for it and don’t bully. The victim goes to the coop real early lately and sleeps on the floor even though the entire coop is empty. They others roost in the enclosed run.

 

[KimbosKluckers]

Yes, I am waiting for a couple of calls but I can call them back later. See you here.

Oops. Wrong post maybe?

 

[Eggcessive]

Oops. Wrong post maybe?

Yes, sorry. Her behavior could be a sign of getting sick, so just observe her. Some hens just are low in pecking order and easily bullied. If she getting close to molting, that also can make her puny.

Thank you, when I throw treats (eggs, veggies etc) they all go for it and don’t bully. The victim goes to the coop real early lately and sleeps on the floor even though the entire coop is empty. They others roost in the enclosed run.

 

[KimbosKluckers]

Everyone got along during snacks, victim is RIR furthest left and the bully is the red one eating from the dish with her. She still goes to her own corner directly after though, no chasing so far today.

 

[KimbosKluckers]

Changing the subject, hope someone is still here. The victim has had runny poop a couple days. She’s eating and drinking but perhaps not as much as usual. Maybe stress can do this but it made me wonder if I should treat for parasites? Do people treat only when an infestation is noticed or as a preventative? I have fenbendazole on hand for my mini pig (goat dewormer) I do him twice a year to prevent. Just curious. Or any advice for her diarrhea. Thanks.
Also, she’s not laying

 

[Eggcessive]

It would not hurt to worm her and the rest with SafeGuard liquid goat wormer 1/4 ml per pound of weight given orally for 5 consecutive days. That gets round, cecal, capillary and gapeworms. If you use it once and again in 10 days, that gets roundworms.

 

[KimbosKluckers]

It would not hurt to worm her and the rest with SafeGuard liquid goat wormer 1/4 ml per pound of weight given orally for 5 consecutive days. That gets round, cecal, capillary and gapeworms. If you use it once and again in 10 days, that gets roundworms.

Perfect! Do I need to exact weigh each one or can I “guesstimate?” Because I believe they range from 6-7 pounds.