canabalism among our feather friends :)

[juice]

Hi All, Do any of you experienced chicken raisers know of a 'non-canablistic' chicken? I heard that some are far less likely to do that sort of thing(also, intense pecking). We have RIR,Buffs, and Black Aust. and so far I think I am observing that the RIR are the less feisty. Is that an accurate observation with you all?
Thank you, juice

 

[Splash_Guard]

Do any of you (word 'experienced' deleted) chicken raisers know of a 'non-canablistic' chicken?

I've never met one, juice.

 

[juice]

Thanks but bumber, I think it's sooo disgusting how they get when they see blood-makes me wish I didn't have chicken place-mats while I"m eating LOL
juice

 

[debilorrah]

Is one of your chickens pecking the others? What is going on that makes you think they are cannibals? I know chickens eat everything, but I have never known them to VICIOUS unless raised that way...

 

[Chicken Woman]

I am rehoming my Polish "Punky" because I have tried everything but she is bald. (almost)

 

[Teach97]

They are kinda like all things...get rid of the weak link...My RIR bantams are great fighters! I got one rooster that likes to irritate everyone and gets away with it except for a little hen and she flat whoops him! Don't remember putting them in fight club training either...chickens just like to make sure everyone knows the pecking order

 

[digitS']

I have never had real pecking problems with my chickens, Juice. It may be that is because I have never had large flocks of birds.

I've had BA, BR, LB, EE etc. and a RIR rooster.

I do, however, have some disturbing memories from my childhood on the farm. This may have been one reason why my mother became anti-chicken.

There are some ideas in the literature on how to avoid feather picking.

Steve

 

[andehens]

One cause of extreme agression can be over crowding, leading to feather picking and deaths. I have read min space requirements is 4 sq feet per standard size chicken.

 

[silkiechicken]

If they aren't stressed out, have enough space, and are all about the same temperament, they shouldn't be cannibalizing each other. It's not "normal" but can be a bad habit if something is lacking from lives or diet.

 

[debilorrah]

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This is what I was thinking - it isn't normal. that's hy I asked if it is one chicken, or more than that or what?