FattySmough
Songster
I have begun integrating my polish pullets into my mixed flock of adults. They don't get bullied anymore than the non-polish pullets that are also integrating with them. Maybe trim a few of the feathers around her eyes if she has trouble seeing. Doing so has worked wonders for my Buff Laced Polish, who used to frantically run around and bump into things whenever another bird bothered her. The harder it is to see other birds coming and the more sporadically they move the more likely it is for them to be picked on.Question about my polish in a mixed flock: is there a true chance she won’t be bullied or is it a must that she be separated ? If so, should I get her some polish friends?
I ordered 2 polish with the others that came from Meyer a few weeks ago, the other polish died the day after they arrived. This one survived (3 near death experiences). But now, she’s alone and sometimes pecked at. We are using Peck-No-More to keep the others from hurting her. So far it’s working. We reapply every few days and they will be reminded to stop pecking her. No feathers are missing, so we’ve so far let her stay with the flock. But as her feathers come in as she gets older, I’m worried about her, especially once they are moved outside and can’t be monitored.
Any ideas and encouragement would be appreciated. Honest feedback too. I’m already plotting a separate coop area and finding her some polish friends but wanted some feed back of more experienced polish keepers. Thank you!
Also I agree with what @CaliforniaMountainChicks said. Giving the birds things for entertainment will help.