What happens to the pecking order when a hen goes broody? Orpy was always top hen, no challenges from the others. But today I noticed the second in line asserting herself quietly, but Orpy got the message and walked away. Second hen is dominant but rarely mean in her enforcement. I wish they all were like that.
Orpy is puffing up and growling but not asserting herself in the same manner as before all this. No pecking or standing over another.
Also, I know a hen can have strange poops when broody but Orpy's is only a small amount and runny.
Sorry for these strange questions. Pecking order enforcement is difficult on me and I don't want to see a change up before the chicks are hatched. I thought Orpy being on top would help secure safety for her and her chicks.
Orpy is puffing up and growling but not asserting herself in the same manner as before all this. No pecking or standing over another.
Also, I know a hen can have strange poops when broody but Orpy's is only a small amount and runny.
Sorry for these strange questions. Pecking order enforcement is difficult on me and I don't want to see a change up before the chicks are hatched. I thought Orpy being on top would help secure safety for her and her chicks.