I got all six of my girls at the same time from My Pet Chicken, they were all 2 days old when I got them. They all got along fine until recently....they are now 23 weeks. I knew they would start forming a pecking order eventually. Poor Victoria, the Silver-laced Wyandotte is getting picked on by everyone. They're not pulling out feathers but they grab her by her comb or wattles. Like yesterday, she squatted, I started scritching her tail and neck and Rosie came over and tried to grab her (Rosie has done this with others too). I pushed her away with one hand and kept scritching Victoria; I had to push Rosie away several times. Other times, like when they are eating, one of the others will peck or grab her. They have the run of the backyard during the day so it's not a lack of space issue. When I give them treats I make sure it's spread out so they can all get a share, though some still won't let Victoria have much. Any suggestions as to what I can do?
My other Silver-laced Wyandotte, Lucy, has risen to the top of the pecking order, though I haven't seen her mess with one of my Speckled Sussex....I think it's because Miss Piggy is larger than she is.
My other Silver-laced Wyandotte, Lucy, has risen to the top of the pecking order, though I haven't seen her mess with one of my Speckled Sussex....I think it's because Miss Piggy is larger than she is.