A Reflection on a Mistake: My Aggressive
Hen
I once raised a hen that showed unexpected
aggression. The hen black bettle color and also tall. At first, I didn’t
realize the seriousness of her behavior. But soon, she began kicking the
roosters — one of them even suffered an eye injury. I was shocked. Later, she
also hurt her own chick. That was when I realized something was deeply wrong.
Looking back, I now understand that the
problem started with my own mistake. I had placed the hen in a narrow cage,
which likely made her feel stressed or territorial. That tight space may have
triggered her aggression. I did not the size exatcly for the hen but the other
chicken was comfort use the pen. I regret not noticing the warning signs
earlier. I should have trimmed her nails or separated her sooner to avoid
injuries.
I also suspect that the hen came from a
village where chickens are allowed to roam freely. In those settings, hens may be
less aggressive because they have more space and freedom. In contrast, keeping
her confined likely increased her stress and caused this behavior.
For a moment, I considered “de-toeing” —
removing the claws — but I soon realized it would be cruel. Besides, I didn’t
have the proper tools, nor the antiseptic to avoid infection or tetanus. The practice
of “de-toeing” is common in commercial chciken farm.
In the end, I made the difficult decision
to replace the hen with another. Eventually, I put the aggressive hen down, not
out of anger, but out of responsibility. It was not a pleasant experience, but
I learned something important: as an animal owner, we must provide a proper
environment and always observe early signs of stress or danger.
This experience taught me to be more
careful, more thoughtful, and more responsible in caring for animals. Mistakes
can hurt — not just ourselves, but also the creatures under our care.
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