fighting hens

[Sheree from Kentucky]

Agreed with the others. If your coop and run is big enough for them, you can add more feeders and waters .

done that too.

 

[Sheree from Kentucky]

Did yall build the coop or was it one like at tractor supply?

tractor supply. 2 story and added a one story on the other side.

 

[sassysarah]

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[Sheree from Kentucky]

She is probably bottom bird. They unfortunately are often meek and picked on, it's normal and your leghorns aren't being mean, they are doing what is natural. I feed my bottom hens on the sly too. They are often more friendly and calmer birds. So continue to favor her on the sly.

How big is your set up? Are there only 4 chickens?

Hens stop and start laying throughout the season so it isn't necessarily from being pecked, it could be because it's hot out that she hasn't laid.

If you ever added more hens in the future your bottom bird will more than likely be the one to peck the new ones the most. It's the way of the chicken.

they have only been laying for about a month so isn't it too soon to take a break. However it has been hot and humid.

 

[rIrs roost]

they have only been laying for about a month so isn't it too soon to take a break. However it has been hot and humid.

That could effect egg laying.

 

[sassysarah]

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By the way, if you do check this out, I'm sure she would like if you rated it!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

tractor supply. 2 story and added a one story on the other side.

Unfortunately the amount of chickens that can comfortably fit in those coops are greatly exaggerated. The more crowded the birds feel the more chance of aggression. I have observed a minimum distance of 5 feet is required for the lower members to stay away from the dominant member so they aren't getting pecked, with 10 feet being a more comfortable distance.

Providing hiding spots can help too as well as your free ranging of them.

 

[Sheree from Kentucky]

Unfortunately the amount of chickens that can comfortably fit in those coops are greatly exaggerated. The more crowded the birds feel the more chance of aggression. I have observed a minimum distance of 5 feet is required for the lower members to stay away from the dominant member so they aren't getting pecked, with 10 feet being a more comfortable distance.

Providing hiding spots can help too as well as your free ranging of them.

My husband wants a hiding spot! LOL

 

[rIrs roost]

Unfortunately the amount of chickens that can comfortably fit in those coops are greatly exaggerated. The more crowded the birds feel the more chance of aggression. I have observed a minimum distance of 5 feet is required for the lower members to stay away from the dominant member so they aren't getting pecked, with 10 feet being a more comfortable distance.

Providing hiding spots can help too as well as your free ranging of them.

x2

 

[Sheree from Kentucky]

Thanks yall.