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That is what we are afraid of, that's why we had to separate them. Isnt there something to put on their head that deters pecking? A lotion or spray, something that makes it taste bad?

I observed for a bit when I got home last night before separating them. I don't think it was any malicious aggression, but rather a chick learning to fly a bit and landing on the others.

Yeah we separated the chicks now, put the LF together and bantams together. Gave them clear bins so they can still see each other. I'm hoping that they will all get along fine in the future but I dont know if my wife is willing to take the risk.

OK, My wife and I have seen mixed reviews about a mixed flock like that. I am trying to determine if it's best to give them their own coop and run in the future. Thank you so much for the response, I will separate that chick when I get home tonight. My wife would probably break if she lost any...

Any advice would be helpful. My wife just told me that one of the Blue Rock is pushing over the polish chicks and running over them. Makes me think that it may be the cause of the other 2 deaths. I am going to separate the standards and bantams when I get home tonight. Does anybody have any luck...

Ok, so last weekend my wife and I ended up getting 3 standards (1 Java 2 Blue Rock) and 6 bantams (3 polish and 3 silkies). Over the past 3 days I have had a polish and silkie chick die. I read on here that having bantams and standards in the same brooder is not too much of a problem as they are...