Frizzel question

[Gfrau]

I have several different Bantam girls. One is a Frizzel. She seems to be the one getting pecked on the most. I used “Peck no More” tonight on her liberally..... any suggestions if there’s a better product. She is the littlest of the group and has the sweetest disposition. I know there an “order” but I still feel bad for her. Thanks for any suggestions- I am very new to this.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Gfrau Welcome!

I have a just over 4 year old frizzle bantam who has lived in our small flock of 5 for most of her life. She is the only frizzle and has dropped from 3rd in the pecking order to the bottom over time. She does get picked on a bit also but she seems happy enough and she has a lovely nature. I ensure LuLu gets an extra meal worm etc which she probably does not understand, but it helps me Sadly, someone has to be the bottom of the pecking order and while it may upset us, I see it as 'their lot in life' and they are probably not as affected by it as we feel they are by putting human emotions into the equation.

LuLu:


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[drumstick diva]

Frizzles , Polish and Silkies tend to be picked on because they look so different. I imagine they would do well grouped together. But chickens always find some bird(s) to pick on.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You have some great advice and links from Teila. Using the search function should help further, should you wish.

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello and welcome to the chicken madness!

Here is a good article on a natural, home-made anti-peck remedy. I've not tried this yet, but will be giving it a go if I have any problems in the future.

http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2013/10/diy-anti-pick-antibacterial-blu-kote.html

 

[Chasingcars]

Hello there, We do tend to humanise poultry behaviour as we love our chickens sooo much ...if your bantam is happy in her place accept its hen nature .
I have a mixed sized flocks from large Orpington’s to lil Cochins..I always ensure there are lots of other things to peck that taste better than bantams...hanging cabbage, apple on a stick ..any kind of treat hanging or that involves doing something ...boredom is the main cause of naughty chicken behaviour ..I have branches with hooks screwed in that I hang things from and ladders to stand and be at different heights ....even a handful of dried mealworms in sawdust can keep them busy!

 

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