I don't mind the occasion butt peck, but poor Olga is pecked down to skin. they all came from the same place, and are the same age, but the bullies, I mean Wyandotts, are way bigger.
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All the same age, and have had them all since February. They hatched early December. I'm more inclined to separate the Wyandotts out and let Olga keep her spot in the pecking order. None of the other hens show the slightest bit of interest in her feathers. Hoping a little time in solitary (well there are two of them) will deflate them a little. Do you think once her feathers are back they will loose interest?
Coop is 10 x14I am having the same type problem, but it's two GLW picking on one Russian Orloff, they are the same age, and came from the same place, they have plenty of space, a 60 x 100 run. This weekend I am going to set up the two Whinydots a separate area, if I keep them apart long enough for Olgas feathers to grow back do you think they will go back to feather pecking? She is the only one they pick on, they are pretty pushy and the Orloffs are both very timid and soooo sweet, I worry if I separate them out they will not integrate back as easily as they Whinydots. (they are really beautiful, but pretty is as pretty does!)
I have 11 and they are the only 2 causing a problem. 3 EE, one French Copper Marans, one Speckled Sussex, two Russian Orloffs (Olga is the one being picked on) two Barnevelders and the two Gold lace Wyandotts.
Thoughts or suggestions?