Probably has alpha status then, they can actually act more like a rooster when it comes to protecting their flock mates. she may be waiting to go broody too due to this if all the others are raising babies just be ready for that lolThanks! surprisingly it wasn't the mom, it was the other hen (the only one who isn't currently being a mom.) The hen has been amazing with the chicks though, never pecks them, etc.