- Jul 9, 2014
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I incubated eggs and out of all of them only one hatched. I decided to order 5 other chicks in order to keep her company. The 5 new chicks (Buff Orpingtons) and the chick I hatched (not sure what breed) were born 4 days apart.
The oldest chick (Pip-the chick I hatched) does not seem to be getting along with her new sisters. She often pecks at their beaks and eyes and overall her behavior seems a little different, like she is more worried about what the others are doing than eating and exploring.
Is this because she bonded more with myself in the 4 days that she was alone in the brooder? Could it be the breed? I am not sure which breed she is as I got the egg from someone else and they gave me a mix of many types.
Thank you
Hannah
The oldest chick (Pip-the chick I hatched) does not seem to be getting along with her new sisters. She often pecks at their beaks and eyes and overall her behavior seems a little different, like she is more worried about what the others are doing than eating and exploring.
Is this because she bonded more with myself in the 4 days that she was alone in the brooder? Could it be the breed? I am not sure which breed she is as I got the egg from someone else and they gave me a mix of many types.
Thank you
Hannah