galefrances, that is wonderful news!
you probaby know this, but your hen has to get reintegrated - strange, but the flock needs to re-establish the pecking order now that she is back, and some will treat her as if she is a brand new hen. I would try having her side by side with the rest of the flock for a day or two, separated by chicken wire. When she rejoins the flock, be on hand with treats - and use treats as a distraction. a little pecking is going to happen. If it gets tough, call them to treats and toss them some scratch.
it is hard to watch, but it is going to happen. I totally understand wanting to let her heal up a bit more if this is her first day acting "normal".
I'm glad you posted an update - its amazing how busy you can get when you have a couple of chickens needing special attention.
you probaby know this, but your hen has to get reintegrated - strange, but the flock needs to re-establish the pecking order now that she is back, and some will treat her as if she is a brand new hen. I would try having her side by side with the rest of the flock for a day or two, separated by chicken wire. When she rejoins the flock, be on hand with treats - and use treats as a distraction. a little pecking is going to happen. If it gets tough, call them to treats and toss them some scratch.
it is hard to watch, but it is going to happen. I totally understand wanting to let her heal up a bit more if this is her first day acting "normal".
I'm glad you posted an update - its amazing how busy you can get when you have a couple of chickens needing special attention.