1 of 4 of the chicks is acting out .

[bechicken]

I'm thinking I have roo.. One is acting aggressively by bothing the others when roosting. 2 of them have put there necks up and charged each other. Possibly 2 roos. The other 2 seem to be peaceful. Do I need to separate them they are 4 if not 5 weeks old now.The one doesn't seem happy unless it's bothering the others.

 

[sourland]

Both pullets and cockerel will flare neck feathers and play fight. No need to separate them unless blood is being drawn.

 

[bechicken]

Okay, Thank you. I've had them out in the new coop and had to bring them back inside. We are getting a few cold days here in Florida. They are back in the large dog crate.

 

[duluthralphie]

Welcome to BYC..They are just establishing their pecking order. They will be fine, removing them will just make it worse.

 

[aart]

Both pullets and cockerel will flare neck feathers and play fight. No need to separate them unless blood is being drawn.

Ditto Dat^^^


If they are 5 weeks old and fully feathered they will be fine out in the coop as long as it's dry and wind free.
Crowding them back into a smaller space will only make the fighting worse.

5 weeks is the prefect time to ID males on most breeds, can you post pics?

 

[bechicken]

I'm thinking roo with the saddle feathers. They are now 10 weeks old.

 

[bechicken]

2nd roo I'm guessing. Saddle feathers