Moody Hen

[AnnaM224]

Hello everyone! I have three beautiful girls that are 1 1/2 years old. I've had them since they were a few months old (thinking this would get them use to being handled and friendly) and two of them are little angels but the third can be aggressive. She stands as tall as she can and if you touch another chicken near her or go to touch her she pecks. None of them have been clucky before so I've ruled that out but was wondering if anyone has some tips on how to bring her around? Thank you!

 

[peeper89]

What doe u mean by never clucky

Shes being mean. Peck her back-u the boss.

 

[aart]

Hello everyone! I have three beautiful girls that are 1 1/2 years old. I've had them since they were a few months old (thinking this would get them use to being handled and friendly) and two of them are little angels but the third can be aggressive. She stands as tall as she can and if you touch another chicken near her or go to touch her she pecks. None of them have been clucky before so I've ruled that out but was wondering if anyone has some tips on how to bring her around? Thank you!

Welcome to BYC!!

The term 'clucky' is often used to say a hen is 'broody' and wants to set on eggs to hatch them,
is that what you mean? Are you from the UK or AU?
Yes broody or clucky hens can be bitey but usually only when they are setting a nest.

The aggression you are seeing is not uncommon.
Since you have only 3 females in your flock she is probably taking on the role a cockbird would usually take in 'protecting' the flock.

Peeper is correct, peck her back, be the 'head hen'.
I don't allow this kind of aggression from my birds and few good pecks with the tips of your fingers usually does the trick, gotta be fast and firm just like a chicken would be...maybe even chase a few steps pecking head or anywhere. If that doesn't work hold them down to the ground with your hand on their back until they submit should prove your dominance.

 

[AnnaM224]

Thank you for the tips! When I said clucky I meant broody sorry, that's what we call it in my family haha I've heard that usually brings on the aggression. I've tried bumping her back on her chest and she just kind of launches herself at me then

must be firm!! Haha

 

[mustangrooster]

Thank you for the tips! When I said clucky I meant broody sorry, that's what we call it in my family haha I've heard that usually brings on the aggression. I've tried bumping her back on her chest and she just kind of launches herself at me then

must be firm!! Haha