1. Dec 3, 2012 #1
   

   bell0709 Out Of The Brooder

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   I'm new to raising chickens. My 8 chickens are different breeds and are 5 months old. They have all been so friendly until recently. My columbian wyandotte has been pecking my hand hard whenever I reach down to pet the others. Is she just being protective or jealous or is she just a meanie?

    
3. Dec 3, 2012 #2
   

   Judy Moderator Staff Member

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   Peck her back. It worked for me. I used a long weed stem -- flexible and couldn't possibly actually hurt her because I stayed away from her eyes. I think it's the act, not the force involved.

    

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