Aggressive behavior in 3 week old chicks RIR

[Betty crocker bear]

Three week RIR are bullying. I separated two. what’s normal chicken behavior? Two of my hens (buff) got their butts pecked bloody. I separated those two with my new rocks (1 week old) and they’re fine. Friendly and sweet. This is my first time owning chickens and I’m feeling a little defeated. They started pecking the neck of another buff Orpington. Feed is 23% protein, plenty of water and food. Maybe space? I have 12 in a 50 gallon tub. Thank you!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Three week RIR are bullying. I separated two. what’s normal chicken behavior? Two of my hens (buff) got their butts pecked bloody. I separated those two with my new rocks (1 week old) and they’re fine. Friendly and sweet. This is my first time owning chickens and I’m feeling a little defeated. They started pecking the neck of another buff Orpington. Feed is 23% protein, plenty of water and food. Maybe space? I have 12 in a 50 gallon tub. Thank you!

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Please post photos of your brooder set up and the chicks.

Thanks!

 

[Tonyroo]

How old are all the chicks?

 

[Betty crocker bear]

How old are all the chicks?

Betty crocker bear​

Hatching​

We got them two weeks ago and they were probably a week old at that time so I’m guessing three weeks