we think the rooster injured the back of the hen. Head is bleeding

[reann34]

how do I keep the rooster off the hen?

 

[RhodeIslandRedFan]

how do I keep the rooster off the hen?

I believe the only sure way of accomplishing that is to keep them totally separate. Some folks use chicken saddles on their hens to protect their backs from the rooster's claws. Search for saddles on this site for further information, and to see if they might work for you.

 

[willowbranchfarm]

I believe the only sure way of accomplishing that is to keep them totally separate. Some folks use chicken saddles on their hens to protect their backs from the rooster's claws. Search for saddles on this site for further information, and to see if they might work for you.

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