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[Mandied]

So we were really hoping our older girls wouldn't be bullies again today to our new ones. But everytime the new ones would try to go into the run our two oegbs block them or if they did get up the nerve to go out the would be ran back in by those same two. Our d'uccle we noticed isn't an instigator but she is a follower the two oegb would peck at or chase the 4 new ones off and she would follow along with the oegb. What can we do? We ended up putting water and food in the coop for our new ones and yes I know you shouldn't have water or food but they need to be able to eat. No sooner was the food in the coop the oegb were blocking and chasing the girls off and eating that food. We were hoping the new ones would be able to stand up for themselves specially being that they are isa browns and already at 10 weeks twice as big as the 3 older ones. But they just go and hide. Help please!!!

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

I keep food and water in my coops and have no major troubles. In fact, I rather keep the food inside the coop than anywhere else.

As far as these OEGBs, I've kept those before and they like to rule the barnyard. One would go after an adult Orpington, grab it's hackles, and get a free ride around the barnyard by a panicking Orpington. Then I've had the five of them hold a flock of about a dozen adult standards hostage in a coop before.

When it comes to the OEGs, they're top dog on the farm. The best thing you can do is separate them. The Isa Browns are pack hunters, so when they're older, they might be able to stand against them together, but for now, they don't stand a good chance.

On a side note of normal pecking orders, it takes two weeks for new birds to get adjusted if not allowed to hide.

 

[CloneFly]

I agree with the above post. I'd put the bullies in a dog crate for a bit and let the newbies roam free. They'll obviously peck things out, but a couple hours of "time out" should help with the bullying

 

[Mandied]

I keep food and water in my coops and have no major troubles. In fact, I rather keep the food inside the coop than anywhere else.

As far as these OEGBs, I've kept those before and they like to rule the barnyard. One would go after an adult Orpington, grab it's hackles, and get a free ride around the barnyard by a panicking Orpington. Then I've had the five of them hold a flock of about a dozen adult standards hostage in a coop before.

When it comes to the OEGs, they're top dog on the farm. The best thing you can do is separate them. The Isa Browns are pack hunters, so when they're older, they might be able to stand against them together, but for now, they don't stand a good chance.

On a side note of normal pecking orders, it takes two weeks for new birds to get adjusted if not allowed to hide.

Thank you

 

[theoldchick]

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[Mandied]

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Thanks