I have turkeys, no bullies thank goodness. I hope this won't cause you to be prejudice against them.
Most chickens bully and peck because of one or more the following:
1.Space issues -They need a minimum of 12" on the roost, 3 to 4 sq foot each of floor space in the coop (not including nest space or feeder space) 10 to 20 square ft each in the run (not including waterers or feeder space)
2. Boredom- cabin fever sets in if they get bored. More roosts, chairs, planters, cabbage, cauliflower balls, etc can help
(Hot weather can make them cranky too. Extra water in pans, that they can stand in is great.)
3. Diet: Chickens peck if they aren't getting enough protein or calcium. Too many treats, even if they are getting nutrients in their feed, are a bad idea. They will eat the treats and forego the nutritious feed.
4. Sometimes a bully is a bully. Rehoming them may reform a bully. Please, give a full disclosure if you rehome a bully.
Most chickens bully and peck because of one or more the following:
1.Space issues -They need a minimum of 12" on the roost, 3 to 4 sq foot each of floor space in the coop (not including nest space or feeder space) 10 to 20 square ft each in the run (not including waterers or feeder space)
2. Boredom- cabin fever sets in if they get bored. More roosts, chairs, planters, cabbage, cauliflower balls, etc can help
(Hot weather can make them cranky too. Extra water in pans, that they can stand in is great.)
3. Diet: Chickens peck if they aren't getting enough protein or calcium. Too many treats, even if they are getting nutrients in their feed, are a bad idea. They will eat the treats and forego the nutritious feed.
4. Sometimes a bully is a bully. Rehoming them may reform a bully. Please, give a full disclosure if you rehome a bully.
