But how do you identify when a rooster crosses the line between protective and just plain mean??
My guy was beating the hens up in the coop this morning that I had to remove him and let them get their food/water before I let everyone out together. Then he ran around herding them and biting...
This is so good to know! I've got a young (6 months old) roo who I just introduced to the hens, and they pecked him pretty good for a few days. He's finally started to take charge, but is bossing them around, pecking them, gobbling up all the food. Really hope it's just a phase until he feels...