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^agreed. I can't imagine 'disciplining' a chicken like that will have any effect other than possibly making her less likely to be comfortable around you. Mine 'bite' when they're hungry and I'm giving treats that they all get really excited about. When I first put my hand in there they go a little bananas and peck a little rough. I simply take my hand out and wait for them to calm themselves before putting it back in.Are you sure she's pecking out of aggression and not curiosity? I've never had a hen chase people around, but I have had some that run right up and start pecking out of curiosity. They go for moles, fingernails, shoelaces, whatever might potentially be food. I don't think disciplining her will have much effect.
If you haven't tried giving her treats, then I'd recommend doing that. Perhaps the way to a chickens heart is through its...er...crop
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