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Songster
We have some baby chicks that our momma hen is starting to integrate into the flock so I understand that there will be some pecking order drama going on but our laying hens & even our rooster are not letting our orpington pullet onto the roost at night. We have had to put her up on the roost the last 3 nights. She should be starting to lay soon so I don't know if that has something to do with it or if they're just all trying to maintain their higher rank. She has always been our low ranking pullet but she grew up with 2 of our new laying hens so it's just odd to me that all of a sudden they are turning on her. Should I be concerned that she has a hidden illness that they sense or will this drama pass? There is plenty of room on the roost and they free range during the day. We plan on expanding the roost this weekend if it continues this week so she'll have somewhere else to go other than the ground. Anyone have any insight for me? Thanks!