bully hen

[lynn katsis]

have 3 pet hens, 3 yr old is bullying one four-mo old, so terrified stays on top of nest box. HELP! thx
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[CuzChickens]

Hello there and welcome to Backyard chickens! Is the bullying, just pecking a little, or is it actually creating wounds? Pecking is just part of being a chicken and showing others that they are higher in the pecking order than some others. How much space do you have? You need about 5sq feet per chicken in the house, and about 10sq feet per chicken in the run, and I always put in a few things where they can get shade, but also double as a hideout so they can get away from the big guys. I would also post your question in this link, https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/18/chicken-behaviors-and-egglaying. Good luck and I hope you enjoy BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

You may also want to re-try integrating the young bird to your hens. Check out the "Look but don't touch method." of integration. If you put that in the search it will come up.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Lynn, and ! Pleased you joined us. Hope you find the answers you seek on re-integrating your birds. Best wishes!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome to BYC!

 

[QueenMisha]

Welcome to BYC! It's great to have you.