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Re: How to Help a Chicken Injured After Bullying
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 3:09 pm
by ClutchCrafter
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.
Re: How to Help a Chicken Injured After Bullying
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 3:36 pm
by FeatheredTrailblazer
Monitor her closely after reintroduction. If the bullying continues, you may need to permanently separate her or consider rehoming her to a calmer flock.
Re: How to Help a Chicken Injured After Bullying
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 12:01 am
by DustyTalons
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.
Re: How to Help a Chicken Injured After Bullying
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2025 5:38 am
by BeakyBandit
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.
Re: How to Help a Chicken Injured After Bullying
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2025 6:41 am
by ChirpyScribe
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.