How to Help a Chicken Injured After Bullying

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ClutchCrafter
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Re: How to Help a Chicken Injured After Bullying

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Definitely separate her immediately to prevent further injury. Clean the wound with saline solution and apply an antibacterial spray like Vetericyn. Keep her in a quiet, safe space until she heals.
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Monitor her closely after reintroduction. If the bullying continues, you may need to permanently separate her or consider rehoming her to a calmer flock.
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Check for underlying causes of bullying, like overcrowding or a lack of resources. Adding extra feeders, waterers, and nesting boxes can help reduce tension in the flock.
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If bullying persists, you might need to isolate the main aggressor for a few days. Sometimes removing the ringleader can reset the flock's pecking order.
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Re: How to Help a Chicken Injured After Bullying

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Bullying can escalate quickly. While she's healing, consider adding more enrichment (like perches or treats) to the coop to reduce boredom and aggression in the flock.
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