Luvachicken Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Can you have 2 top birds ? Myrtle and Melody never ever peck each other, but they both peck my other four, and sometimes very visciously. Even with their beak rings they still manage to man handle the others. Suzie is broody and in the dog crate in the run, she popped her head through the bars and got pecked. When they dust bath it is often in a group of 2 and 4. They don't share the treats very nicely. I'm seriously wondering what to do with them - they need ASBO's or restraining orders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I find top chicken usually has her sidekick who will wade in to back up top chicken whenever she can! One of them will usually be the first to pounce on an underling, so will probably be top hen. My two are Stanley and Emily Stanley (now renamed Manly Stanley) is definitely top hen. Emily is her best buddy who helps to reinforce her power! Before these two, it was Big Black Bertha and Beryl was her sidekick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I seen it described as top hen and enforcer. the enforcer dose the 'dirty work' keeping the lower ranks in order etc and can think she's top hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
