Newby from North Carolina

[hsj07]

Good Sunday morning to you all. I am the care taker of 7 baby chicks(all different breeds). One little Rooster and 6 little hens. I want to learn as much as I can to do right by my little friends. These girls will one day provide us with eggs and little Homer will be the boss and protector. Any and all advice will surely be appreciated. Thank you for letting me join. My only concern now is that I have a welsummer hen that the rest ignore and she is the bottom of the pecking order. The little rooster is the only other Welsummer. In the beginning, he would hang with her but now like the rest ignores her. Is there anything I can do to help little Frances or is this just the way it is?

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Wait until the pullets get old enough where they start laying. She may always be at the bottom of the pecking order but she'll be more readily accepted into the flock.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens, thank you for joining the flock.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!
Pull up a roost & enjoy your time here!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Pecking orders can be tough. I usually pamper those on the bottom and generally over time they adapt and enjoy life where they are. Good luck with your flock and welcome to ours!

 

[sourland]

Hello and welcome to BYC. Someone is always at the bottom in the chicken social order. As long as she is not being physically injured, I would let things be.

 

[ButtonHoarder]

and have fun with your chickens!

 

[Thechicksdigme]

 

[50-45-1]

Hi, and glad you joined this community of chicken lovers!
Welcome to the backyard!

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

hello and welcome to BYC!!