UPDATE- I found out from my kids that the neighbor boy has been teasing the chickens (he’s only 3 or 4) and pulling their tails and such… would this affect Marilyn’s behavior? I don’t think he is trying to be mean and may not know better… I’m pretty sure he has some special needs.
I’ve owned chickens for almost 10 years and I’ve never had a chicken do this to me. I’m sure it’s instinctual, but I’m on Marilyn’s bad list as of late. She’s a lavender Orpington- 2 years old- if that info helps at all. Anyways- she super protective of the chicks, and unfortunately these...