Chickens still pecking

[CCsGarden]

Welcome to BYC

 

[janiedoe]

Coop area has a run 9 x 6 and the extension run is a 15 x 3. The pecking is not in the coop, but in the run. Especially with treats and food, they chase them away. I do understand that more space will help but I thought by now they would get along.

I would put out at least one additional feeder and water spaced as far from the others as possible. It doesn't take much time for a bird that isn't able to eat and drink regularly to grow weak. Also, some hiding places, roosting spots, a pile of leaves or mulch could be added. Anything different will take the older birds attention off the younger ones.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. Not going to lecture more.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! We're happy to have you with us!

 

[DobieLover]

Especially with treats and food, they chase them away. I do understand that more space will help but I thought by now they would get along.

The run is way too narrow making the space even more insufficient. It's basically like running the gauntlet. It needs to be much wider with lots of things in it to perch on and hide behind. The low ranking pullets don't feel secure as they don't have the room they need to get away from the higher ranking birds when they need to.

 

[N F C]

Hi, some excellent advice from the previous greeters...hope that helps. Best wishes.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Rosieryda]

3 x 15 is only 45sq feet for your 8 birds? Was there a typo somewhere?

Thanks, it also has a 9 x 6 area too

 

[Tookie]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! Good luck with your birds.