Chickens Biting!

[7L Farm]

If they peck me I thumb them back. I thumb then back in the head not to hurt them but they get the messages.

 

[shesaredroan]

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They take flesh! That's scary. I think your chickens are half t-rex!

Only the New Hampshire Reds.........thank goodness. LOL But remember they are kin.
I believe they are very aggressive because they are very serious about brooding their eggs. Although I have to say they lost interest in their chicks after a week or so.

This is why I prefer to not let them set their eggs. My other breeds, when broody, are less protective of their eggs and I can reach in and gather with no problem.....just dirty looks and lots of grumbling.
So far the best Moms I've had were my Ameraucanas!!!! Sweet little bearded ladies.

 

[artsyrobin]

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exactly- you don't have to do it more than a few times-you have to think like they do, a dominant bird will peck their head- so you do that with your fingers, and you are telling them you are above them in the pecking order