Cockerel lowest in pecking order?

[Chicken_Mammy]

I just reintroduced my young cockerel to his old pullet playmates since he’s feathered out enough to join them. However, I noticed one of the pullets seems to bully him. If he walks by, she will chase, peck, and try to pull feathers! Will this pass? The other pullets don’t bother him. They’ve only been separated for a week, and she didn’t do this before.

 

[sourland]

This will pass, and he will find his mojo. Not certain how big that pen is, but they may need more space so that he can avoid the troublesome pullet.

 

[Chicken_Mammy]

This will pass, and he will find his mojo. Not certain how big that pen is, but they may need more space so that he can avoid the troublesome pullet.

Yes, this is a temporary “half-way house” while the larger coop is being built.

 

[sourland]

Yes, this is a temporary “half-way house” while the larger coop is being built.

Just monitor to make sure she doesn't start drawing blood. Doesn't look as if he has anywhere to hide from/avoid her.

 

[Chicken_Mammy]

Just monitor to make sure she doesn't start drawing blood. Doesn't look as if he has anywhere to hide from/avoid her.

An update on my little cockerel— after 24 hours, all is well and they are back to fraternizing just like they used to! It must have been a short-lived gang initiation or something ! But seriously, his little comb was still small and pale the last time the pullet was with him. I think she was after the pink/red of his comb!