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I dont think that a bloodied clutch of chicks is normal at any age or to be expected. I've raise many clutches over the years and I've never had blood drawn. With the exception of grown males attacking eachother on occassion, all of my chicks, juveniles and adults have all managed to figure...

At 3 weeks old the chest bumping is "play", male and female chicks will both do this. The pecking thing is him learning how to establish the pecking order, again male and female chicks will both do this. I dont think any of what you mentioned is cause for concern or a sign of a aggressive cock...

Well behaved, people friendly cocks will treat his hens well and respect the space of people AND can still know the difference of actual potential danger and act when needed. I only keep behaved males around my yard. PERIOD. I have children, nieces and nephews, company comes over all too...

No hatcheries don't do this. Hatcheries produce chickens that look similar in appearance to certain breeds, these chickens show enough characteristics that people can recognize the breed they are buying. These birds are not bred to have the qualities of a Standard bred bird or to be wonderful...

Standard bred birds are birds being raised by breeders according to breed standards. Standard breed poultry are chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guineas that possess specific qualities outlined by the American Poultry Association known as the APA or the American Bantam Association known as...

Just my opinion but there are WAY too many good looking well behaved male birds out there to keep a nasty one around, not worth it. All nasty males here at my house get sent to the freezer, no question. I agree about the nasty attitude being passed to offspring, again not worth it. I just...