My little small holding is growing

[Walpolesh]

Hi

I have a broody hen sitting on eggs very happily however recently one of the other hens keeps attacking her any advice??

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join us here! For me personally if she is being attacked by the others I would seperate her from them. Here are some threads and articles on broody hens that I hope you find helpful ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/newsearch?search=Broody+hens+#

Good luck with her and enjoy BYC

 

[Walpolesh]

Thanks for that we are going to separate her I think. We've had issues with the flock since our dominant hen died. It seems like they are battling for power, is this common

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Your most welcome and yes a flock member being lost can spark battles for power until they get a new pecking order sorted out. Especially as you lost the dominant hen.

Here are some threads on pecking orders ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/newsearch?search=Pecking+order+#

 

[redsoxs]

Howdy from Kansas and . Pleased you joined us. Yorkshire gave you a great link so I'll just say best wishes and thanks for joining!

 

[drumstick diva]

Yes, separate mama. If she is attacked now, her chicks will be attacked later also.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Walpolesh]

Hi thanks for all your help appreciate it
I now have two chickens that won't get up on the perch. They are nesting like broody hens over night but out and about during the day. What should I do?

 

[QueenMisha]

Welcome to BYC. It's great to have you! I agree with everyone else, I've had mamas and chicks attacked and even killed when they were left to brood with the flock.

Hi thanks for all your help appreciate it
I now have two chickens that won't get up on the perch. They are nesting like broody hens over night but out and about during the day. What should I do?

Could be laziness, or overcrowding of the roost. This can also be indicative of a health issue. Give them a good physical examination and make sure they seem healthy, and consider adding another roost to your coop. I've also had hens who simply decided they didn't want to roost anymore, not often, but occasionally.

 

[Walpolesh]

Hi thanks for the advice