- Feb 19, 2011
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HI We are new to chickens and I just signed up to the forum today. We have 6 hens that were purchased in April 2010. All were raised together. We have a small coop with 6 nest box holes and it is attached to a run which is built under a 2nd story deck (so it is sort of under cover) on rock/dirt. This pen is about 15X20. There is a separate 10X10 dog kennel attached to this they go out into during the day (closed at night). So, i think this is plenty of room for only 6 hens. There are perching areas and stumps to climb on. We have 1 Wyandotte, 2 Rocks, 1 EE, 1 RIR and 1 Orp. The Wyandotte has become very bossy and has been picking the others bad, especially the RIR and EE (which are smaller). So I separated her and put her in the garage in a dog kennel for a week and when I tried to reintroduce her it was instant vicious fighting between her and the 2nd in command (the white rock). I watched for a few min and tried to distract w/ scratch grain and other things but it was instant stress for everyone and in minutes the Wyandotte was back to picking on everyone, pulling out feathers, etc.
Is there any chance of getting her to mix back with the flock or should I rehome her? We are wanting to raise about 6 more chicks I am worried about how in the world I can introduce them to the rest of the flock. Thanks for any advice!
Paula
Is there any chance of getting her to mix back with the flock or should I rehome her? We are wanting to raise about 6 more chicks I am worried about how in the world I can introduce them to the rest of the flock. Thanks for any advice!
Paula