Does My Chicken Hate Me?!

[tacothechicken]

Bratty head hen in question

 

[chicksofclaridon]

I agree w/ shadrach my dominant hen still is iffy about letting our rooster lead since I'm her rooster as far as she's concerned so she'll actually do this whenever he comes to 'pay respect' to me In favor of treats. including biting, wing slapping, chest bumping etc. She thinks him being friendly is a threat to my authority lol. so I have to be sneaky when I cuddle him or she'll full on chase him down. You can try catching her by surprise sometimes and gently but firmly tug her tail like she's in trouble to get her going a few times, eventually she'll figure out you're no nonsense and shouldn't pull biting on you when interacting. My dominant hen tugs on my cloths if im at ground level but only cause she wants attention.

Haha that is too funny, I figured there was some kind of chicken psychology happening that I just hadn’t caught onto yet! I will have to try the tail tugging, it sounds a little safer than pushing her back... that puts my hand in prime biting territory and the bruises are getting old! Lol.

 

[tacothechicken]

@chicksofclaridon haha yeah ive dealt whith roosters like that lol. If it doesn't affect her get a little more aggressive to were she'll squawk and run out of range, no feathers should be lost though. She should be a little shook up and give you more space, don't pay attention to her, but dole affection out to the others, eventually jealousy will overcome and she should crawl into your arms happy to be forgiven and a little more humble.

 

[chicksofclaridon]

Bratty head hen in question
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Omg she is gorgeous, what a diva!

 

[chicksofclaridon]

@chicksofclaridon haha yeah ive dealt whith roosters like that lol. If it doesn't affect her get a little more aggressive to were she'll squawk and run out of range, no feathers should be lost though. She should be a little shook up and give you more space, don't pay attention to her, but dole affection out to the others, eventually jealousy will overcome and she should crawl into your arms happy to be forgiven and a little more humble.

That will be my game plan for tomorrow! Fingers crossed!!