Hen attacked me

[lsingy]

My 18 month old hen attacked me out of the blue. I just have 2 chickens, raised from chicks, there like my pets, free range in backyard, wander in the house sometimes. So she is very used to me. I was just filling the water bowl for them, they were watching me and she attacked my leg and drew blood. Can't figure out why, wasn't near the hen house or their eggs etc. Anyone experience this from a hen? Thanks.

 

[cherrynberry]

My 18 month old hen attacked me out of the blue. I just have 2 chickens, raised from chicks, there like my pets, free range in backyard, wander in the house sometimes. So she is very used to me. I was just filling the water bowl for them, they were watching me and she attacked my leg and drew blood. Can't figure out why, wasn't near the hen house or their eggs etc. Anyone experience this from a hen? Thanks.

Picture? You may want to peck her back when she pecks you. Peck back with 2 fingers.

Did she flog you or peck you?

 

[Sequel]

My 18 month old hen attacked me out of the blue. I just have 2 chickens, raised from chicks, there like my pets, free range in backyard, wander in the house sometimes. So she is very used to me. I was just filling the water bowl for them, they were watching me and she attacked my leg and drew blood. Can't figure out why, wasn't near the hen house or their eggs etc. Anyone experience this from a hen? Thanks.

Are you sure it's a hen? I have some that are pretty nippy but I wouldn't say they attack. It's more bad manners because I've spoiled them. With chickens anything is possible though.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Pictures please?

I myself have an aggressive hen.

 

[lsingy]

Are you sure it's a hen? I have some that are pretty nippy but I wouldn't say they attack. It's more bad manners because I've spoiled them. With chickens anything is possible though.

Definitely a hen......

 

[lsingy]

Pictures please?

I myself have an aggressive hen.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Gorgeous Welsummer. Definitely a girl.

 

[lsingy]

Pictures please?

I myself have an aggressive hen.

 

[Weeg]

Hen or rooster, doesn't matter much. When I have an aggressive or assertive rooster, I take the following protocol to put them in their place-

Put on some tall rubber boots, you'll need these to protect your legs. Walk out to the chicken coop, and face the attacker head on. Walk toward him or her. When she tries to flog/peck/attack you, raise your foot to place the boot between the two of you. If/as the attacker pursues flogging your boot, hop towards her and back her against a fence or corner. Once she hits the fence she will likely turn to run. Quickly pin her agains the fence with your boot and reach down and grab her. Holding her wings, place her on her side against the ground. Hold her there using your hand and pressing against her wing, and a finger to hold her head down. Some times I lightly peck, or tap their face. Hold her there for a moment, then gently release her.
I can take a few times, but usually works well.

 

[lsingy]

Gorgeous Welsummer. Definitely a girl.

She lays a lot of eggs, so yep, definitely a gal.....