Oregon

[Sumatra503]

The best training for a chicken that insists upon biting, is to put her in the stew pot.

Seriously, why on earth would you tolerate an animal that attacks you?

Agreed. If you can't handle the bird or go into the pen without getting bitten or attacked, then soup is the simplest. I have no tolerance for it now, particulary in roosters that spur.

I used to try training them not to bite, etc, but now I just make soup. I have no problems with agression now that I've adopted this philosophy and haven't had any problems with others having agressive birds they got from me.

The main reason for this is safety, the second is that temperment is hereditary. Agression will be passed on to future generations. also, once agressive, they will always have that tendancy, especially with anyone new.

 

[hokankai]

The best training for a chicken that insists upon biting, is to put her in the stew pot.

Seriously, why on earth would you tolerate an animal that attacks you?

I agree with this too, especially because of the chance of it being hereditary. However I do have the mindset of giving every animal a chance before lopping its head off. Luckily I have never had one of my birds attack me for any reason. Counting my blessings.

Back to the topic at hand, it's up to you to do what you may with the bird. I'd first figure out what her intention is when she's pecking you (there's always a reason), and then choose accordingly. I would NOT however, sell her to someone who is going to have to face the same problem if it's not fixable...unless it's someone who doesn't handle their birds and just lets them range. But even then if she breeds and makes more chickens those chicks have a chance of being pecky as well.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Quote: SERIOUSLY ! ! ! ! I think you have missed the point Cloverleaf said IT IS A FREE RANGE hen with no need to handle her. I will tell you that I know for fact that Jeanine will be one of the first to "deal" with a mean bird. If this hen were to "attack" I will guarantee you she would be gone.

 

[Ourfamilyflock]

Has anyone picked up the latest issue of Chickens Magazine? I have an issue with the breed profile on Blue egg layers. They distinguish the difference between Easter Eggers, Ameraucanas, and Auracanas, but in the blocks where they profile the breeds, they have pictures of 2 chickens that are neither Ameraucana nor Auracana..... Clearly. This is annoying to me and counterproductive if truly trying to distinguish the breeds.....

No havent seen it yet, but will take a look next time Im at Lowes they always have a copy there.

 

[hokankai]

SERIOUSLY ! ! ! ! I think you have missed the point Cloverleaf said IT IS A FREE RANGE hen with no need to handle her. I will tell you that I know for fact that Jeanine will be one of the first to "deal" with a mean bird. If this hen were to "attack" I will guarantee you she would be gone.

I missed the point? No I didn't, the bird in question is Xtina's, who is in Portland and therefore probably keeping a backyard flock of pet hens. If she sells them to someone else in Portland (or to anyone keeping a backyard flock in the city for that matter), then it would be a problem for whoever gets the bird. If she wants to rehome it she needs to find someone out in the country who's a hands off chicken keeper.

 

[chickened]

SERIOUSLY ! ! ! ! I think you have missed the point Cloverleaf said IT IS A FREE RANGE hen with no need to handle her. I will tell you that I know for fact that Jeanine will be one of the first to "deal" with a mean bird. If this hen were to "attack" I will guarantee you she would be gone.

I do not put up with a mean bird either, there is no point to it. Even a bird of excellent quality will go after I am done with it if it doesn't change its' ways.

I think she calls it the helicopter ride.

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

Quote: ROFL! Ya got that right Ed!

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

Quote: I think he really only meant to be quoting OregonBlues, who I also took to be talking to me, since she was talking about a "biting" hen, and I was the only one who had said biting, and not "pecking".

On a side note, I think we need to leave it at this: everyone has their own way of dealing with things, and all anyone can do is offer suggestions and it's up to each of the people reading to take what advice they choose and that's that. There's no sense in everyone arguing or getting worked up, which is clearly what is starting to happen on this thread.



Now, to change the subject.....folks, be aware of where your pets are when you are doing yard work!! We had a dog come in to the emergency clinic last night that had BOTH of her back feet ran over by a lawn mower. This poor pooch now has only 2 toes on her left hind foot, NONE on her right hind foot, and has a very long and painful road ahead of her....

 

[1chicken fan]

not sure how to pm on this site yet so pm me, I just bought silkies today, got them in Vancouver though!

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

not sure how to pm on this site yet so pm me, I just bought silkies today, got them in Vancouver though!

Welcome to the Oregon thread!!