New to Chickens

[david.robertson60]

Hi, my name is David and I have 6 new pullets that are sexlinks. They have really grown and I think they are very close to egg laying. They were all hatched and raised together. They have been really tame and they get along with one another well. However, I have noticed that today a few of them have been sparing off at each other. Is that normal, are they going to hurt each other?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! The sparing is just establishing the pecking order.

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!! They are probably just establishing a pecking order. As long as they don't really hurt each other it should be fine

 

[alexa009]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens! We are glad you joined the flock! BYC is a helpful site providing all the information you need to know about poultry! It's definitely the pecking order, they usually establish it right before egg-laying. Red Sex Links are more prone to pecking than other breeds too. Hope you enjoy it here as much as we all do!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome David! I hope you enjoy BYC as much as we do!!!! Best wishes with your flock! Have fun!

 

[KLIL]

Hi David,
Welcome to BYC

You will love it here

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens David, it's very nice to meet you.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy David and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Glad to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi David and welcome to our community.

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/website-announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3/?prefix_id=3


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[PouleChick]

Hi and welcome! As others have said - all normal (as long as they aren't drawing blood).