Bossy Rhode Island Red

[Chickengene]

My RIR hen has crossed a line.
Yesterday I was stuck doing inside chores due to a flare up of sciatica.
About mid afternoon I hear one of the birds raising Cane's near the back door. Then I heard something hit the back door. I wasn't sure if I actually heard it or not till my piece of crap dog went off like we were under attack.
So I am thinking someone is shooting a BB gun at my chickens.
I run to the door peer through the window just in time to catch Big Red peck on my door step back look at me through the window and cackle loudly.
Not sure of what was going on I stepped out on to the deck and she started down the steps. She then headed to the processing table where I keep several small containers of cracked corn. Calling everyone else to come.
Now I am getting nervous.

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

I will never get rir’s again.they are bossy and just plain mean! They are the only chickens that I have ever had that have drawn blood, and they weren’t even nesting!
Sounds like you may need that processing table eventually

 

[Chickengene]

Lol...
She may get to check out the table eventually. If she stops laying or won't brood.
But for now she is good entertainment.
A little bossy but never violent.
She is actually quite friendly.
Eats out of our hands, doesn't run when we reach to pick her up, and will roost on my boots when I am taking a break bout mid afternoon.

 

[meglynnie]

My RIR hen has crossed a line.
Yesterday I was stuck doing inside chores due to a flare up of sciatica.
About mid afternoon I hear one of the birds raising Cane's near the back door. Then I heard something hit the back door. I wasn't sure if I actually heard it or not till my piece of crap dog went off like we were under attack.
So I am thinking someone is shooting a BB gun at my chickens.
I run to the door peer through the window just in time to catch Big Red peck on my door step back look at me through the window and cackle loudly.
Not sure of what was going on I stepped out on to the deck and she started down the steps. She then headed to the processing table where I keep several small containers of cracked corn. Calling everyone else to come.
Now I am getting nervous.

LOL I'm reading into this being more of a funny experience then a scary one!

 

[Chickengene]

LOL I'm reading into this being more of a funny experience then a scary one!

Yeah, except I don't like my chickens knowing I can be that easily trained.

 

[dalasgalas]

Mine hang by the back door like hobos if I don't bring them their end of day treats. They are such characters!

 

[50-45-1]

So she likes you, you like her, and she knows how to knock on the door and get you to come out and play.
I dont see the problem.
Kind of sweet actually!