- Nov 18, 2010
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Hi I have 1 silkie hen & 1 silkie rooster that are 21 weeks old, I also have 2 barred rock hens that are 18 weeks old. My silkie hen is definitely at the bottom of the pecking order & she is not wanting to go in the coop at night. My rooster just started trying to mate with her a couple of weeks ago and I think that is why. And last night my barred rock hens were sleeping outside too & the rooster was in there all alone. I think they are all afraid of him & I'm just wondering if he will grow out of this? I don't want to have to get rid of him but lately there has been alot weird behaviors with my hens, I would hate for them all to be afraid of him. I am a first time chicken owner so I don't know if this is normal.