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Bantamfancier

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13. Any chance you can

Sun Sep 2, 2018, 07:30 AM

Sep 2018

tell us what breeds you have?
Certain breeeds are known for their aggressiveness and won't work in a mixed flock.
Procon gave you the answer to your issue. They have to work it out on their own.
Once the pecking order is established, the beating will lessen but still continue.
Giving them a place to hide helps a lot. It can be as simple as a couple of pieces of plywood in a A-frame shap, just big enough for one hen to get in.
We have one rule in our flock:
"Be nice or be tasty."
Any agressive animal is shown the door. We have grandkids and will not allow any bird to challenge our little ones.

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Pet Chickens problem. My daughter got into hobby chickens. [View all] 3Hotdogs Sep 2018 OP

Rec'd but unable to answer. Corvo Bianco Sep 2018 #1

I prefer the wings! 😋 Floyd R. Turbo Sep 2018 #3

Thanks Floyd Corvo Bianco Sep 2018 #4

Show it a box of cornflakes! Floyd R. Turbo Sep 2018 #2

Throwing in food helps. But that only lasts a couple of minutes. 3Hotdogs Sep 2018 #5

Not a treat but a harbinger of things to come if it doesn't get it's act together! Floyd R. Turbo Sep 2018 #6

Get rid of the roosters if you have any. procon Sep 2018 #7

Two words jberryhill Sep 2018 #8

if roosters... handmade34 Sep 2018 #9

My grandmother would wring its neck and pop it like a towel and be left holding just its head. tonyt53 Sep 2018 #10

Rose Colored Glasses The River Sep 2018 #11

No roosters involved. 3Hotdogs Sep 2018 #12

Any chance you can Bantamfancier Sep 2018 #13

Update. The general was reduced in rank to major. Was then put in solitary confinement in a separate 3Hotdogs Sep 2018 #14

You say "he." Is that one a rooster? Tipperary Sep 2018 #15

Again, all are hens. No roosters. 3Hotdogs Sep 2018 #16