- Jul 21, 2013
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I am a new chicken owner. I bought three little chicks 4 months ago. I have an Orpington Buff I'm not sure yet if it is a hen or rooster. Her comb is very large as well as legs and feet. She is much larger then my Rhode Island and ameraucana. I also have a beautiful Cayuga Duck. I go out doors everyday and spend time with my chickens and duck. Petting them and giving them treats. I do this several times a day. My concern is....twice now my Orpington Buff has attacked my other chickens by grabbing them on their combs and basically trying to swing them around. She won't let go until I run over and pull her off and scold her. I'm not sure if the reason this is happening is that she is actually a rooster or because of jealousy. Each time it has happened I have been petting my duck which my Orpington Buff is not very fond of. Please Advice. I am very concerned about this behavior. If she is actually a rooster I am not allowed to keep him in our city limits and I have to find a home for him which is also very stressful because I don't want to give him to someone who will have him butchered. Does anyone know what could possibly be going on?