A little over three years ago, we had a peacock "adopt" us. We raise chickens and he'd come and eat their food and try to court them. At first he'd disappear for a day or two, and I'd see him down the road a mile or so in a someone's yard. Then he'd be back. After a few months, I guess he liked...
Only one out of the 20 roosters we've had was ever mean. And boy was he! (I eventually had to give him away.) He was a turken, and I raised him from a chick. We named him Daisy Mae, because at the time I had no idea he was a rooster. Maybe he didn't like his name! He was beautiful and got along...
I wish I had found this site several years ago! My chicks would have been AOK. No one even mentioned a deficiency. Everyone around here seems so paranoid of sick birds. Good luck to your chick!
There is some hope!
I had a couple of silkie chicks that did the same thing. I called the local Extension office, and farm supply stores looking for answers. I had several people tell me it was "Corzy" (not sure how to spell that), and that I should just dispose of the chicks. When I looked up...