Aggressive Pullet

[chickens really]

No need to attack your hen for being bossy. Stand up to her and chase her off as soon as she comes towards you. Your top hen, not her. they quickly learn pecking order. Your being hen pecked by a dominant hen. Keep her moving away from you the entire time your in the chickens area. She will get it....

Even carry an arms length of tree branch to get her moving....Your the head Bird of your flock.....

 

[mstakes]

I tried this earlier today. We will see if she adjusts her attitude.

 

[mstakes]

No need to attack your hen for being bossy. Stand up to her and chase her off as soon as she comes towards you. Your top hen, not her. they quickly learn pecking order. Your being hen pecked by a dominant hen. Keep her moving away from you the entire time your in the chickens area. She will get it....

I don't mind her being bossy. The thing I am questioning is the suddenness and severity of the attitude change. Also, she has drawn blood - twice yesterday and once today. Like I said earlier, she can stay bossy and we can coexist, but I prefer her to be gentle.

 

[CluckerCottage]

Do you see any signs of illness in your bossy girl?
Any lice, mites or fleas?

 

[mstakes]

Physically she is fine. I don't see any fleas or other parasites. I looked, but I'm no expert. Also, she remains friendly with the other birds.

Do you see any signs of illness in your bossy girl?
Any lice, mites or fleas?

 

[mstakes]

First egg today.

I guessing her attitude has something to do with the changes in her body.

 

[chickens really]

She will calm down, have no worries. Bossy hen. Congrats on the egg.

 

[mstakes]

As it turns out she is not laying yet. Our production red is the one doing the work! Either way, we are happy with the first egg. 3 eggs in 3 days.

The Barred Rock has calmed down. I have been more dominant to her and she has responded.