I have a mixed flock of heritage chickens and a couple of americaunas. Today while doing my chicken chores I observed two salmon favorelle pullets, they are almost 8 months old, getting into it. A speckled sussex roo that is 5 months old decided he would break it up. One of the hens left, the other faced off the rooster. Lots of posturing going on and the rooster finally backed down. Generally my favorelles are the gentlest chickens I have, they tend to get picked on, I was glad to see her stand up for herself, but I'm just wondering if I need to be concerned. I have 35 chickens generally they seem to get along fine, with just little squabbles. The rooster might be picking on the girls more than they like and I'm still considering a chicken dinner.
Meg in washington state with 4 dachshunds, 5 welsummers, 2 marans, 5 salmon favorelles, 5 buckeyes, 5 speckled sussex, 4 chanteclers, 3 americaunas, 2 silver lakenvelders, 2 jersey giants, 2 barred hollands
Meg in washington state with 4 dachshunds, 5 welsummers, 2 marans, 5 salmon favorelles, 5 buckeyes, 5 speckled sussex, 4 chanteclers, 3 americaunas, 2 silver lakenvelders, 2 jersey giants, 2 barred hollands