I have one chick out of my 4-week old flock that is bite-y. S/he and one other in the group run to the front of the brooder cage when I open the door. The other one runs up for chest scratches. The problem chick bites and pecks at my hand when I’m reaching for food and water bowls.
Right now, it’s not so bad. But in another few months, it will be more than just annoying.
Is it common for this behavior to manifest so early? I want to give this one a chance because of its age - it just seems really young to be so aggressive. I’m working to discourage the behavior, as I have no desire to keep an ill-tempered bird in my flock.
I would be interested in hearing how long the experienced keepers would go before culling (assuming training doesn’t eliminate the habit).
Right now, it’s not so bad. But in another few months, it will be more than just annoying.
Is it common for this behavior to manifest so early? I want to give this one a chance because of its age - it just seems really young to be so aggressive. I’m working to discourage the behavior, as I have no desire to keep an ill-tempered bird in my flock.
I would be interested in hearing how long the experienced keepers would go before culling (assuming training doesn’t eliminate the habit).