dixiechickies
In the Brooder
I have 4 young hens about 10 weeks old. I purchased them as chicks and have been active with them daily, as it's important to me that they become accustomed to me and my daily interactions with them. 3 of my girls are very well mannered when I enter the coop and let me hold them and pet them. However, one of them is not very friendly at all and has attempted to attack me several times while I was in the coop. She will often fly up and flap her wings in my face, or pounce on me for attack as a cat would. Yesterday, upon entering the coop, she attacked my hand immediately as I stepped in to fill up the feeder. This particular hen does not like for me to hold her, and will usually put on a big show--take off running squealing like she's being harmed--if I even make a motion towards her as if I was going to touch her or pick her up. I have not noticed her "bullying" the other girls yet, it seems to just be aimed at me. hahaha
Is this normal behavior? Are their any tricks or tips to break her from this behavior?
The darker girl on the right is the culprit. I believed I had 4 red sex links, however, I question her coloring to be more along the lines of a RIR.
Is this normal behavior? Are their any tricks or tips to break her from this behavior?
The darker girl on the right is the culprit. I believed I had 4 red sex links, however, I question her coloring to be more along the lines of a RIR.
