Aggressive hen?

[Cheryl]

I thought it was Roosters that attacked...my white leghorn (grandma) has taken to attaching me!!! When I push her away or push or down, when I release her she goes at me with a vengence!!!! She got skin today, no blood yet!!! Any suggetions?

 

[ridgefire]

Do you have a rooster?

I have read that if there is no rooster in the flock, that a hen will sometimes take on the role of a rooster.

 

[jjthink]

You might try gently, calmly and firmly (as necessary) holding her for periods of time, perhaps on your lap. When you ae finished feed her a treat and then gently put her down. Hopefully she will chill out!
JJ

Edited to add that the periods of time can be just a couple of minutes in duration. In time, you can stroke her gently. Can take awhile but eventually I've had ones who hated that come to love it.

 

[Cheryl]

No rooster and when I adopted her she had been alone for over a year...started out nice enough, but now is turning into the Queen Meanie!

 

[Cheryl]

Meanie has attacked both my kids, they kick her and she comes charging back!!! She just had at me and today for the second time, drew blood!!! Oh the guilt involved here...I told my dh to go outside, that way she can attack him and then everything will be taken care of!!! grrrrr My girls, I walk up to them, they either squat or run, they sure don't attack!!!

 

[fullhouse]

I have the same issue. Started off inquisitive, then started running down the kids and pecking them. Next thing you know, I escort the ladies out of the strawberry patch, turn my back, and POW, she attacks me. She either is going to the processor or is no longer freeranging, not sure which yet.