there is more to a bully than high school type behavior. Chickens do not have human emotion or attachments.
The pecking order is what creates harmony in the coop. And the "bully" could be addressing other issues from another hen. Top Hen is a big responsibility in the coop, not just a behavior or gluttonous thing.
Over crowding is more than boredom and should be addressed.
Brooding is not a want to it is a have to! it is instinctual and hormonal. Breaking is a good idea for many reasons. But it is animal instinct not bad behavior.
I think without further research new people could get the wrong idea.
Watch your flock and address the issues. Feather plucking could be due to diet.
Yes some chickens can be bullies, but I never assume that without ruling out if the bully is disciplining a disruptive hen or being challenged for her spot. Pecking order is a necessity.
I did not mean to sound Raney, but I think this article needs to address understand the flock dynamic before assuming bad behavior.
The pecking order is what creates harmony in the coop. And the "bully" could be addressing other issues from another hen. Top Hen is a big responsibility in the coop, not just a behavior or gluttonous thing.
Over crowding is more than boredom and should be addressed.
Brooding is not a want to it is a have to! it is instinctual and hormonal. Breaking is a good idea for many reasons. But it is animal instinct not bad behavior.
I think without further research new people could get the wrong idea.
Watch your flock and address the issues. Feather plucking could be due to diet.
Yes some chickens can be bullies, but I never assume that without ruling out if the bully is disciplining a disruptive hen or being challenged for her spot. Pecking order is a necessity.
I did not mean to sound Raney, but I think this article needs to address understand the flock dynamic before assuming bad behavior.