Thanks for this info. Was worrying that I might be getting an aggressive hen. Knowing this helps put my mind at ease. I am thoroughly enjoying my girls and was hating the thought she might become aggressive; esp since my grand daughter loves to go in the coop and run and feed and interact...
They have all been together since they were little chicks. For the most part they seem to get along; was just very surprised when the one pecked the other this morning!
Hi Folks! I have what have been id'd as Maran hens (2) and 2 Rhode Island Reds. The Marans are much bigger than my RI girls. My concern is the Marans seem to be getting pretty dominating and I saw one actually peck one of the RI girls on the head this morning. One of my Maran's (Ms. Tip) has...