Don't worry, I wasn't laughing at you, just at the idea. You're right that it's common.
It's good that he's already tidbitting! Is his comb reddened up yet?
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They will never know he's the boss. Nor will any other hens, including those raised with him.
There's a boss hen. If she's not the cranky sort you won't be able to tell her apart from the others, but when it comes down to it what she says, goes. If she is no longer in the flock there...