How do u know your chickens pecking order. By that I mean which hen is the boss, and which is the one on the bottom of the totem pole.
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If it's hard to tell - and that is a good thing! - then they are not cramped for space or ruled by a bully. I can only tell by who does things first. Of my four chickens and over 4 months I've had them I have only seen pecking twice. And believe me, I spend hours watching them!!!
Maybe you are like me - I think I am lucky to have a dominant chicken who is bold, authoritative but not at all aggressive. She is the first to try everything. The other 3 wait for her to do/try something before they do. The second one is always right behind her - and the only one I see pecking the others. The top chook steps in if it goes too far. She just stands in the way and the second tier chook defers to her.
The pecking order does not always mean you see aggressive and nasty behaviour. If it is subtle, as in my little flock of four, you can pick up signals . And be very happy you have such a good group. IMHO a sign that your dominant one is a really nice chicken, with no nastiness in her. That's a great thing