Oh- it's a boy. No doubt. He started crow practice. But his behavior was too nasty to risk leaving him in the coop with the pullets and bantams. He's been put on time out with the older ladies. And they sent him straight to the chicken chair this morning. Lots of protests from my boss hen this...
Yeah, I'm not waterboarding chickens. I just don't know if it's worth waiting to see if it mellows out. It's so large compared to the rest of the mixed flock and knows it.
My hens don't even acknowledge this bird during free range. They do all have separate coops ATM. But are you guys suggesting like putting it in a dog crate in the big girl coop? Or full on integrating? I don't think I'd trust this little bird. It's really nasty IMO. My older hens never did any...
This bird has thicc legs, bigger comb, and is kinda acting like a jerk. Wing grabbing, chasing, stalking, really over the top behavior. I suspect roo or screw loose. Any opinions? Last picture "Winnie" is in the middle of EE pullet and bantam boy. 10 week old EE from TSC pullet bin. Not straight...
This was a great call! Pasty butt this morning and sleeping alone. Gave a good clean up and she's back with her sisters. Pooping and eating :) thanks for the heads up on that one