Hen wont go back into coop, prefers outside roost

KevinL

In the Brooder
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Feb 9, 2011
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My chickens have all been raised together. There have been issues with pecking order and a cpl bullies. I am concerned because one of my girls wont go back into the coop to roost at night and talks to us all the time when we go to check on them. She isnt missing feathers although one of my others is missing all her neck feathers. I have noticed 2 plymouth barred rocks bullying but not her. she does NOT want to be with her sisters and tends to be first out of the coop. Totally lost as to WHY this behavior
 
You can remove the bullies for a week or two. This will decrease their status in the pecking order (but it might only be temporary) and give the others a chance.

I have sold chickens before for being too aggressive to other hens. Hopefully you can get them to work it out. Make sure you have at least two feeders!
 

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