5 week old chicks male/female behavior

[colorfuljill]

We rescued 5 chicks, and we are raising them. I believe 2 of them are male. They are bigger and seem to be a little more aggressive. These 2, which I believe to be male, are at each other and one in particular bother the other 3, which I believe to be female. Question is should I separate them or let them working this out? One got a small cut above it eyes (nothing major) just a scratch, but that worried me a bit. Any thoughts help would be appreciated. (Oh I'm a first time chicken mom )

 

[MysteryChicken]

We rescued 5 chicks, and we are raising them. I believe 2 of them are male. They are bigger and seem to be a little more aggressive. These 2, which I believe to be male, are at each other and one in particular bother the other 3, which I believe to be female. Question is should I separate them or let them working this out? One got a small cut above it eyes (nothing major) just a scratch, but that worried me a bit. Any thoughts help would be appreciated. (Oh I'm a first time chicken mom )

Pictures?

Aggressive behavior isn't only a male characteristic. Females can be quite aggressive too.

They may just be settling their pecking order.

 

[Ryguy3684]

I would keep an eye on them. If it's constant, or one of them is stopping another from getting food, then I would separate the trouble maker for a while. Keep it where it can see/hear, but not touch.

 

[colorfuljill]

Pictures?

Aggressive behavior isn't only a male characteristic. Females can be quite aggressive too.

They may just be settling their pecking order.

The picture of the 3rd chick is the one who gets feisty with the others.

 

[MysteryChicken]

The picture of the 3rd chick is the one who gets feisty with the others.

Looks like there maybe 2 cockerels.

 

[Ryguy3684]

I see 2 cockerals, but it's probably a bit early. It's funny. I've had hatches where it took forever to tell, and some where I had crowing at 4 weeks. Well, attempted crowing. It sounds like a donkey crossed with a screeching record.

 

[colorfuljill]

I see 2 cockerals, but it's probably a bit early. It's funny. I've had hatches where it took forever to tell, and some where I had crowing at 4 weeks. Well, attempted crowing. It sounds like a donkey crossed with a screeching record.

Nothing but cute noises coming out of these cuties, but I can’t wait for the cockerals to start trying