Older pullet bullies chicks

[ssteiner]

I've got two 10 week old pullets. One of them really picks on two six week old chicks who live with them. My question: will this wear off once the two chicks are bigger and can hold their own? I've not seen any damage, but I hear squeaks that send me running to check on them and I see the big one pushing the chicks around. Thanks for any advice.

-Scott

 

[Pinky]

I had this happen before.Turned out the bully was a rooster.After a week or two together,it stopped.Your chicks may be too young to mingle with your 10 week old pullets,and you might have to separate them untill the chicks are bigger.

 

[Xtradust]

I think you should buy a separate Eglu for each chicken and keep them separated!

It might be expensive, but it would cure the problem.

Matt