Aggressive hen

[oceansunset73]

I have a 5 year old Production Red hen, Cinnamon, who has just started becoming aggressive toward me this past year. It's not all the time, mainly when I go out to give all the chickens treats. If she sees my hand is empty it's like she gets mad and tries to flog me like a rooster, then runs away. Any suggestions on how to stop this behavior?

Thank you.

 

[nuthatched]

Production birds suffer from reproduction issues that can affect hormones. 3-4 years is usually when they start, there's not a lot you can do.

 

[oceansunset73]

Production birds suffer from reproduction issues that can affect hormones. 3-4 years is usually when they start, there's not a lot you can do.

Ugh, ok thank you. Yea I have already lost three of my Production Reds to EYP so far.

 

[Mrs. K]

When they get old, they get cranky.

 

[oceansunset73]

When they get old, they get cranky.

I can relate.

 

[Mrs. K]

Me too!