4m x 3m Omlet pen, cube, new auto door still boxed and coop light

[AJuff]

Today I was in the walk in run and was horrified to see Hazel, new chief hen, jump onto poor little Delia and start pecking at the back of her neck. I have not seen this behaviour before and shut Hazel in the run to let Delia recover.

 

Why has this bullying suddently started happening. I'm a bit worried now as I'm planning on getting four new girls next weekend to add the once harmonious group of 6. I'm starting to think about separating the existing six . . . . . .

[chucknette]

Hi

 

Your chief hen is assetting dominance over the other chooks,

 

She is just astablishing her rank and it is quite normal.

 

I see this all the time with my top chook , its not too alarming and the girls really expect it of her, as its her job

 

Hope this helps

 

Best Wishes