AlexW Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Afternoon all, chicken owner of around 3 years now. We have a small mixed flock comprising of: Pekin bantam, Millefleur bantam, Silkie, lavender Wyandot, quail d'anver hen and rooster, Friesian and an appenzeller Spitz. They have all lived together for over a year now but between around 10am and 3pm the racket they make is obscene! They all fight over the nesting boxes (3 between 6 laying birds) clamber on top of each other, scream at each other. Never seen anything like it. Does anyone have any advice for noisy girls? The cockerel isn't actually that bad in comparison as he is only sporadic. I'm happy with hens being hens but it is seemingly getting worse year on year with this lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Well if they are fighting over (laying) space, maybe you need to offer them more. How big is your run for your 8 chickens? Also double up on your feeding station and water containers might help keep the peace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
