Hen on hen aggression

[akchickenman]

I have 2 twelve-ish week old chicks that are acting a bit strange. One I am sure is a pullet and the other I am about 75% sure is a pullet. They keep running at each other and making themselves as tall as can be and flap their wings at each other. They have been living together 3 weeks and this behavior has just started in the last 2 days. Is this normal behavior or something I need to be concerned about? What would make 2 pullets act this way towards each other?

 

[rIrs roost]

I have 2 twelve-ish week old chicks that are acting a bit strange. One I am sure is a pullet and the other I am about 75% sure is a pullet. They keep running at each other and making themselves as tall as can be and flap their wings at each other. They have been living together 3 weeks and this behavior has just started in the last 2 days. Is this normal behavior or something I need to be concerned about? What would make 2 pullets act this way towards each other?

It's normal. They're establishing the pecking order.

 

[akchickenman]

It's normal. They're establishing the pecking order.

Thanks! I wasn't sure since they have been together for a couple of weeks. I am new to chickens and thought they would have worked it out by now.

They are much more interesting creatures than I expected!

 

[pennyJo1960]

happy you stopped in... Chickens will do many quirky things never a dull minute ... what part of Anchorage are in ? I was in Juneau for 16 years... chickens are like a potato chip the more you have the more you want.. happy you joined us

 

[rIrs roost]

Thanks! I wasn't sure since they have been together for a couple of weeks. I am new to chickens and thought they would have worked it out by now.

They are much more interesting creatures than I expected!

Welcome to byc. You'll be surprised at their personalities too. I love my chickens. Loads of fun.

 

[akchickenman]

happy you stopped in... Chickens will do many quirky things never a dull minute ... what part of Anchorage are in ? I was in Juneau for 16 years... chickens are like a potato chip the more you have the more you want.. happy you joined us

No, certainly not a dull moment... they are such busy bodies until they decide to just collapse and sleep haha.

I am in the university area. Have only been here two years, but love it!