Hi everyone
So i'm a new chicken owner - I have 3 hens and a rooster, all of which are 6 months old Koekoeks.
I've recently noticed that my one hen, Dora, is forever giving my other hen, Daisy, a hard time. She chases her away from treats, or even if she just gets in her space.
Now Daisy hasnt been injured really but except she is turning into such a skittish, nervous girl. Its like she is always watching her back in case Dora comes to get her. The most Dora has done is pull out a small tuft of downy feathers but i feel very sorry for Daisy.
1. Is this normal behaviour?
2. Should my rooster keep them in order?
3. And if it isnt normal, how can i sort it out before it gets bad?
So i'm a new chicken owner - I have 3 hens and a rooster, all of which are 6 months old Koekoeks.
I've recently noticed that my one hen, Dora, is forever giving my other hen, Daisy, a hard time. She chases her away from treats, or even if she just gets in her space.
Now Daisy hasnt been injured really but except she is turning into such a skittish, nervous girl. Its like she is always watching her back in case Dora comes to get her. The most Dora has done is pull out a small tuft of downy feathers but i feel very sorry for Daisy.
1. Is this normal behaviour?
2. Should my rooster keep them in order?
3. And if it isnt normal, how can i sort it out before it gets bad?