The Cave
Songster
I just witnessed one of my hens being mean to another hen while laying an egg! I couldn't believe my eyes, I scooted the mean hen out and watched so the younger hen could lay her egg in peace. After she was done mean hen came back AND the rooster also was checking the egg out. I didn't let him in the nest box with the lonely egg because I literally thought this is organized crime going on! The mean hens are the roosters two favourites.
I believe the mean hens are RIR, I haven't heard great things about them other than being good egg layers. What do I do?! I have 2 nesting boxes that are deep drawers mounted about 2' off the ground with straw in them. I also have a hidden area inside the coop with floor nest boxes about 6 that nobody ever lays in. I have 9 hens, about 4-5 laying at the moment. Any suggestions? I took photos immediately and was about ready to post her for sale but the rooster loves her and the two RIR have been with us for almost a year now.
Edited to add a photo of the organized crime gang.
I believe the mean hens are RIR, I haven't heard great things about them other than being good egg layers. What do I do?! I have 2 nesting boxes that are deep drawers mounted about 2' off the ground with straw in them. I also have a hidden area inside the coop with floor nest boxes about 6 that nobody ever lays in. I have 9 hens, about 4-5 laying at the moment. Any suggestions? I took photos immediately and was about ready to post her for sale but the rooster loves her and the two RIR have been with us for almost a year now.
Edited to add a photo of the organized crime gang.