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Pecking Order

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by LuLuBelle, May 3, 2009.

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  1. May 3, 2009 #1
    LuLuBelle

    LuLuBelle Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I know this is a silly question... but I am still learning.. but I have heard people say "pecking order" what does that mean?? [​IMG]
     
  3. May 3, 2009 #2
    Tala

    Tala Flock Mistress

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    It means which bird is the most dominant, on down the line to the least dominant. Which ones boss the others around, which ones submit to the others, etc.

    Just like dogs, or horses, or humans...
     

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