I have 4 Hens has of now, 1 barred rock, 1 RIR, 1 Cochin Bantam, and the newest 1 Silkie. My RIR is also kinda of new but she has been accepted into the flock. The pecking order has always been with Angel my BR on top, I have wanted to add another bantam to the flock for the benefit of my Cochin Little Duck. But i did not know what breed i wanted, after meeting my friends newest silkies i chose to add a silkie to my little group. After reading up how docile they are i thought this would be a great addition/buddy to my little duck. My BR and Cochin are around 3 months, my RIR is about 5months, after going to a local sale i found a silkie hen that is absolutely gorgeous and i fell in love,. She was very docile and sweet when being handled so i brought her home.When i first introduced her i kept a keen eye on what was going on just to be sure there would not be to bad of a fight. Nothing happened about an hr after putting her in the coop she started chasing my flock, she pecks their tail feathers, stomps on them (best i can explain what she is doing) I am dumbfounded!!! Here i was thinking i would have to "save" her from my flock and she is bullying them. They are scared to death of her, she even gets close to them and they all scatter! I know that the pecking order must be establised, but these are my babies and i hate to see them like this. I open the coop and all 3 jump in my arms for refuge whether she is near them or not. Am I just being overprotective? Is this normal behavior for a new member to the flock, its to the point where they are separating themselves, if she is in the run they are in the coop if she is in the coop they are in the run. Is there anything i can do? Or do i just need to let them figure it out for themselves.? If this is normal how long will it last until she accepts being in the flock and calms down?
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