How does one discipline a biting pullet?

[rosyposyosy]

I make 'em sleep outside.

 

[rooster-red]

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Thats what I do, works for me.

 

[thndrdancr]

To be honest, Rosy, I was ready to throw them all out in the snow today, except poor little Dash, and maybe even her cuz she crawled up top of my head to get away from Red she was so scared and pooped twice in the off limits living room. Since she was afraid for her life, I gave her a bit of a break.

 

[thndrdancr]

Ok, will try that next time. The holding her down thing is NOT doing it. Whopping her on the head isnt doing it. She doesnt respond to spankings either. I think she needs time out...! lol That sounds bad, I DID also try picking her up an lovin on her to begin with, now the behavor is WORSE, so I guess she thought it was way to get attention.

That silly chicken, I did it THREE times in a row and she STILL came back for more.

 

[Cheryl]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=29609
already referenced once...but it is what I thought of immediately

 

[thndrdancr]

Ok, I have two for holding the beak and one for biting the chicken.

 

[kayri]

Hi Thundrdancr

Do you think you could respond like top hen and peck her back? maybe just pinch her comb, like I've seen my hens do to each other. They do let out a squawk when the others do it, but in general my hens all get along fairly well.

Also, I found that even my most agressive pullet, which was no where as agressive as yours sounds, calmed down once they started laying. Now they all squat very nicely for me when I walk up to them and no one pecks me even close to hard, despite the fact that I have corn in my hand.

 

[PurpleChicken]

This whole thing depends on if the bird is biting you out of agression
or seeking attention. Mine bite me as a subtle reminder to give them scratch.

I know your all thinking PC is gonna say bite them back but biting a hen
is a control thing, not a discipline. It turns them submissive and calms them
down.

Does the bird hurt or do damage?

 

[thndrdancr]

I THINK its becuz she wants attention, but its in a very aggressive manner. She ruffles her feathers up and goes at you. She is also the only one we have that will peck bare skin. I am just not sure what its about.
My others peck AT me when they "love on me", by that I mean they will grab my jeans and pull, but if I am wearing shorts, they never go after bare skin. They seem to recognize my foot, my hand, my leg, etc is an extension of me, and are very gentle with me.

Its like Lily doesnt recognize my hands or feet are part of me, altho she used to love to jump on our feet when little. I dont know why she has become such a terror.

And yea, she hurts, she is pecking like she is attacking. And she has a bit of a curved beak too, so it will be wicked if it keeps up as she gets older.

 

[PurpleChicken]

Wierd. I'd slap the bird. Trouble is it might it unfriendly. Give
it a light backhand when it does something you don't like. Squawk
at her nad flap your arms to tell her your mad. Chickens seem to respond
very well to body language.