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Henpecked Poor Thing
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Oh, the cluck-tastrophe of chicken dynamics! It sounds like you’ve found yourself in quite the feathered frenzy with poor Louise getting henpecked after your roo had to strut his last crow. It's never easy to see our feathered friends in distress, especially when they’ve lost their protector. As you head to the store for some poultry wound treatment and possibly an adorable apron, remember that reintegration can be a delicate dance. Once Louise is healed, consider reintroducing her gradually to the flock, perhaps using a separate space at first to allow her to regain confidence. And let’s not forget, breaking that pesky henpecking behavior might take a little time and patience. Here’s to hoping for happier, healthier days for your feathered friends!
I had to rehome my rooster (I have new neighbors that moved in and are aggressively shitty with a doberman that is attracted to the crowing) and my little Louise went from SA victim type injuries to now being aggressively henpecked by the other hen to the point of severe injury.
I think the roo was protecting her from the other hen and now she has no one and I’m worried. I am about to head to the store and get some poultry wound treatment (ETA and wound concealer plus possibly an apron if it’s in stock) but how do I go about reintegrating once she is healed and breaking my other hen of this behavior?
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