SunflowerTheBun
Chirping
Hi there,
Wondering if anyone can tell me why my 2 month old chicks are fighting?
There are four, but the biggest two (probably boys) have been chasing and fighting today.
Their mother had been picking on those two in particular, the biggest two, helping the smaller ones like she always did.
Is it just the pecking order changing, or should I be concerned?
They have never fought before, the hen is a first time mum but seems to be doing a good job.
Now I can't work out why she chases and picks on the big ones, one in particular, does she think they're too big to be relying on her now and sends them away or something?
Any input is appreciated,
Sunny.
Wondering if anyone can tell me why my 2 month old chicks are fighting?
There are four, but the biggest two (probably boys) have been chasing and fighting today.
Their mother had been picking on those two in particular, the biggest two, helping the smaller ones like she always did.
Is it just the pecking order changing, or should I be concerned?
They have never fought before, the hen is a first time mum but seems to be doing a good job.
Now I can't work out why she chases and picks on the big ones, one in particular, does she think they're too big to be relying on her now and sends them away or something?
Any input is appreciated,
Sunny.