HollyParks
Chirping
- Sep 30, 2023
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I have two chicks that are starting to free range during the day with the rest of the flock. They are still inside in the brooder at night and I’m just now starting to let them get to know the flock. My flock consists of 11 laying hens, three pullets (almost laying age), and three pullet chicks (about 9 weeks old), and one rooster. These two chicks are only 7 weeks old, but the little cockerel is already challenging hens. He will run up, fluff his feathers and jump at them. Sometimes the other hens try this on him first. Should I be worried about him being aggressive? My other rooster did not behave this way, but then again he is the same age as his flock.
I have two toddlers and a baby and I can’t risk their safety.
I have two toddlers and a baby and I can’t risk their safety.