I know this sounds ridiculous, and I feel silly even asking, I mean chickens peck. It's what they do. But I have one hen ( a barred rock) who I don't even want to be around because if she is in pecking distance of me she will. And she's not gentle about it. I hate to dread any of my girls, but she is really a pain in the butt (sometimes quite literally). Anything I can do?
You may try the "rooster" method on her. If she pecks or acts aggressive towards you, you pick her up and carry her around until she settles down. That way YOU are the top of the pecking order. I know roosters will challenge people to be the top of the pecking order, so I expect a hen will, too.