Do They Learn To Bully?

[New2Chicks97]

You know I’ve often asked myself that question.
The reason it’s bullying to me is because my dominant sex link hen doesn’t do it.
Red will only squabble with another bird if that bird starts it first.
She gets the most treats because she’s simply faster than the rest.
The SLW don’t ever peck her or go after her. All 4 were raised together by a broody hen.
The Wyandottes will chase from food, treats and roost spots.
Before I integrated the new teenagers they did it to each other. Sometimes Penelope will still chase and peck Coco and Pepper.
Maybe they’re just a more assertive breed but I’m not enjoying them in my flock.

Interesting, our dominate birds are our Gold Sexlink & Black Sexlink. I wonder if that is a breed thing too & if whatever is used to make the cross is a fairly dominate breed?

But if you aren’t enjoying them but they are stable laying hens I am sure you could probably find them a new home.

I find ours amusing when they squabble but it doesn’t happen often as they free range a lot. This winter might be a different story though when the weather doesn’t permit free range time. Good thing I have a bigger coop in the plans before winter.