half dozen Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Is it normal for chickens to attack and kill other chicks????? I am really beating myself up about the death/disappearance of this poor chick!! I feel I have let it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 They can yes. Its just natural, they see it as an outsider and get rid of it. Its the same as when introducing new hens into a flock, it needs to be done very slowly nd when they're big enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 If it is the chickens that have got this chick they have pulled it through bars on a chicken arc!!! we cant think of any other explanation though....poor thing. The arc looks like a prison now!!!! There is no sign of this chick anywhere though..no blood,fluff or anything..just gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 It could have got out and just walked off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Yes they will kill - they can peck eyes out and kill chcikens, hence the advice about not doing intros when hens are too young. Mine will kill frogs and eat them and others on here have reported mice being killed and eaten. So keep broody and her chickes away from the others until they are POL themselves. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 They definitely do kill. Have you considered the possibility that it could have been taken by a rat, mink or even a two legged predator whilst you were out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBoPeep Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi there, after seeing the way our chickens reacted to a newbie, they definately can kill. I love them but boy were they vicious with our new girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
