Chickens are picking on one chicken.

[junebuggena]

Oh, and as far as breed goes, it appears that you have a flock of mixed breed bantams.

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

Looks like you have a flock of teenagers, between 4 to 6 months of age. That could be behind a lot of the behaviors you are seeing. Individual birds mature at different rates, and as pullets begin to mature, the pecking order changes. The more mature individuals tend to become more dominant, while the ones that still need time to develop are typically subordinate. This is a time of major fluctuation in the pecking order, and can change many times over until they are all fully matured. Once they are all matured, things will settle down. In the meantime keep treats to a minimum, no more than 10% of the total daily intake. And make sure the feed is at least 18% protein content.

Thank your for your response. It's very helpful when folks provide me with details...it allows me to understand my new role as chicken owner.

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

Nope.

 

[Chicken Boy 101]

KettermanHillCoop do u have any improvement.

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

KettermanHillCoop do u have any improvement.

Not without my intervention. I'm going to keep monitoring the behavior to make sure it doesn't escalate. I feel what has been explained to me by junebuggena about my girls being "teenagers" and establishing pecking order is what my situation is presenting. I'm going to see how nature plays out...within reason, of course.