Flappy Bird
Crowing
Hello BYCers! 
I’m coming to you in this thread with a sticky situation. I hope that this is problem that can be solved and will not result in me losing any of my hens.
The Story: Two of my year-and-a-half-old hens caught the broody bug over a month ago. Being good mothers, they separated themselves from the flock to create a safe environment for their chicks. They appeared to only be aggressive toward me (this was understandable). I then began to realize that the broodies were not too pleased with each other and would often fight when they would see one another. I tried not to worry much because I assumed it was normal.
The chicks grew up rapidly, and at five weeks, the mothers began to wean them. I recognized the small pecks as something that should be expected until the hens became highly aggressive with the chicks. They targeted them and pulled feathers now and then.
As a result of the weaning, the hens rejoined the rest of the flock. I, of course, was looking for any aggression that could be shown toward the ex-broodies because they hadn’t existed within the community for a while. To my great surprise, it wasn’t the ex-broodies being bullied but two of my much-loved hens. The mothers ambush my EE and Sapphire, mounting them and drawing feathers.
There is a lack of peace in the flock, with the girls and chicks screaming because they are constantly being attacked. As stated in the title, I need help. I haven’t the slightest idea of what to do with the aggression. I love my flock, and I want them to co-exist peacefully with each other.
Any advice is appreciated. I give my thanks in advance to everyone for their help.
My apologies for the long post.
- Flappy
I’m coming to you in this thread with a sticky situation. I hope that this is problem that can be solved and will not result in me losing any of my hens.
The Story: Two of my year-and-a-half-old hens caught the broody bug over a month ago. Being good mothers, they separated themselves from the flock to create a safe environment for their chicks. They appeared to only be aggressive toward me (this was understandable). I then began to realize that the broodies were not too pleased with each other and would often fight when they would see one another. I tried not to worry much because I assumed it was normal.
The chicks grew up rapidly, and at five weeks, the mothers began to wean them. I recognized the small pecks as something that should be expected until the hens became highly aggressive with the chicks. They targeted them and pulled feathers now and then.
As a result of the weaning, the hens rejoined the rest of the flock. I, of course, was looking for any aggression that could be shown toward the ex-broodies because they hadn’t existed within the community for a while. To my great surprise, it wasn’t the ex-broodies being bullied but two of my much-loved hens. The mothers ambush my EE and Sapphire, mounting them and drawing feathers.
There is a lack of peace in the flock, with the girls and chicks screaming because they are constantly being attacked. As stated in the title, I need help. I haven’t the slightest idea of what to do with the aggression. I love my flock, and I want them to co-exist peacefully with each other.
Any advice is appreciated. I give my thanks in advance to everyone for their help.
My apologies for the long post.
- Flappy
