So stressful and dramatic. All because I have one insanely insecure hen.
The littles have been accepted into the flock by all but two. One is much worse than the other.
I had them shut in with the big hens for several hours yesterday and it was going fine. But, when it came time to roost and it was down to just psycho and six chicks remaining in the run, she went beserk chasing them. I finally just let them return to their safe house.
They've been in almost all day today and again, it's reasonably peaceful. But I really doubt tonight will be different.
Considering jailing my problem hen in the brooder alone while they all roost and then sticking her in her spot after dark...
The littles have been accepted into the flock by all but two. One is much worse than the other.
I had them shut in with the big hens for several hours yesterday and it was going fine. But, when it came time to roost and it was down to just psycho and six chicks remaining in the run, she went beserk chasing them. I finally just let them return to their safe house.
They've been in almost all day today and again, it's reasonably peaceful. But I really doubt tonight will be different.
Considering jailing my problem hen in the brooder alone while they all roost and then sticking her in her spot after dark...