The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  The chicken and the rabbit Goto page Previous  1, 2          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc Author Message Paula Joined: 18 Oct 2005 Posts: 65 Location: Northants Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:11 pm    Post subject: She has plenty of fresh veg every day and there is lots of wood etc for her to chew, so i think i can rule that out. i don't think it is a boredom issue as she has plenty to do it is a large indoor area. the problem is with the one hen i really do think it is love i am going to try the nasty taste and hope that stops it, as i really don't want to cage her, she has never been caged and i think that would be cruel to her. so the nasty stuff it is and fingers crossed Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:03 pm    Post subject: Let us know how you get on Paula Back to top milkmaid Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 7424 Location: isle of lewis Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:07 pm    Post subject: paula was wondering have you got just one rabbit and is she mutual grooming the hen as if it was another rabbit suz Back to top Paula Joined: 18 Oct 2005 Posts: 65 Location: Northants Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 4:51 pm    Post subject: i have 3 rabbits, but the other 2 will not accept her so she has to kept away from them, i do think it is a friendship thing going on as it is only that 1 hen. have put the nasty stuff on ( remembered to wear gloves) so will see if it works, probably won't be able to tell until new feathers grow, fingers crossed it works Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 5:06 pm    Post subject: Good luck, I hope it works for you. Pleae keep us informed Back to top milkmaid Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 7424 Location: isle of lewis Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 5:27 pm    Post subject: i hope the nasty tasting stuff works suz Back to top madslg Joined: 16 Nov 2005 Posts: 298 Location: Farnham Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:11 pm    Post subject: Good luck! Back to top dandelion Joined: 06 Jul 2005 Posts: 17 Location: WARWICKSHIRE Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 5:20 pm    Post subject: We had exactly the same problem.The rabbit used to try and mount one or both of our chicken's.He would run around them in a circle then sniff there rears,and chew there feather's.We had the rabbit castrated,problem gone.He is still friendly with the hen's and will get into the coup from time to time,and the hen's will sometime's lay in the rabbit hutch.But the feather's are fine,and the rabbit's much less agressive. Back to top traditionalbritishfowlco Joined: 25 Jan 2006 Posts: 243 Location: lancashire Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 6:46 pm    Post subject: I had a rabbit that liked to chase and mate the hens but he didn't chew feathers and the hens didn't seem to mind - they ended up crouching for him like a cockerel! Doesn't sound like your rabbit is bored - just over enthusiastically grooming her friend! perhaps she's getting broody? Going over the top looking after this hen instead of some babies? Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> General & Misc All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page Previous  1, 2 Page 2 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group