When a hen becomes mean - what to do ?

[EIEIO Funny Farm]

Maybe if you were to keep her in a seperate area for a while, then re-introduced her to the flock, she wouldn’t be so mean anymore. Not an expert, maybe the bully would feel sort of intimidated?

Thank you! Yes, I’m going to try that. Should I keep her separate at night in a different coop too?

 

[EIEIO Funny Farm]

Have you considered

Have you considered pinless peepers?

What the heck? Never heard of it and I just looked it up.

What does it do and it is painful?

 

[rosemarythyme]

What the heck? Never heard of it and I just looked it up.

What does it do and it is painful?

Prevents the bird from being able to see what's in front of it clearly, so it may help minimize the chance of a bully bird attacking others. It can cause damage if the bird tries to rip it off, or if it's left on too long, so you would need to keep an eye on it.

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

 

[EIEIO Funny Farm]

Oh yes I like that idea. They are not painful it stops your hen from attacking others but it can still eat and drink and do the normal things

Interested! So it’s not a nuisance to the hen? Easy to put on? How long do you leave it on them? Will do research.

 

[EIEIO Funny Farm]

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Cracking up!

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Interested! So it’s not a nuisance to the hen? Easy to put on? How long do you leave it on them? Will do research.

I think up to a week in a half.....but would have to double check. There fairly easy if you handle your chicken but you might want to have a second person

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Cracking up!

Well you can laugh when she makes herself look a fool lmao

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

Have you considered pinless peepers?

I forgot about these...I used to use them one aggressive roosters or mating season if he overrated some of my girls! Great thought

 

[aart]

Small spaces are exacerbating the situation.