Not usual pecking order behavior?

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I have an Americana pullet (possibly cockerel?) seriously picking on my barred rock cockerel. I’m not sure if this is normal behavior, but my Americana actively seeks my Barred Rock out, if I’m giving them attention. The Americana chases him around pecking at his face. This started only a few days ago, and I’m not sure if they’re just figuring things out or if it’s a serious issue. I suspect that the Americana could also be a cockerel, (s)he has a much redder comb than all the other chicks and seems to have saddle feathers (s)he flares up when she’s angry. They’re only five weeks though, so I’m not sure.
 
I have an Americana pullet (possibly cockerel?) seriously picking on my barred rock cockerel. I’m not sure if this is normal behavior, but my Americana actively seeks my Barred Rock out, if I’m giving them attention. The Americana chases him around pecking at his face. This started only a few days ago, and I’m not sure if they’re just figuring things out or if it’s a serious issue. I suspect that the Americana could also be a cockerel, (s)he has a much redder comb than all the other chicks and seems to have saddle feathers (s)he flares up when she’s angry. They’re only five weeks though, so I’m not sure.
I have very people oriented pullet that is a terror to the other chickens if they get any attention from me. Mine is just over 20 weeks and a very fiesty and dominant pullet. She's also the smallest of the bunch. . .smaller than the 12 week olds. I give her a thump and send her away if she tries to beat up on them while I'm petting/scratching them. If she waits patiently she gets scratches and treats too. Seems to be working, but some days she's just in a mood, lol.
 

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