They usually settle down pretty fast once it's dark. I did have a lot of night pecking last winter because I was using a light to boost egg production. Sometimes pecking can be caused by a need for more protein in their diet. I know it seems non-related but, I followed others suggestion and it...
Yes, Blu Kote is available at TSC. You can't really leave the RIR bully outside at night in the run - Could you put the RIR bully in a cage in the garage with straw to stay warm at night? I would not let the RIR have any contact with the BA until at least a few days have passed. Then do...
If they are sleeping together and not drawing blood and everyone is eatting and drinking Ok? In this case - I would lt them work it out and just monitor to make sure it's not getting worse. They have to have a pecking order and someone has to be the bottom.
Shake up the pecking order. I would pull the bully RIR out for a week and keep her away from the others. A large dog crate would be fine. It should give your BA a chance to re-establish herself as part of the flock. Hopefully then when you re-introduce the RIR back in, she may be soo happy to be...