i have four 9-10 week old pullets 3 EE and 1 Barred Rock (i hope, one EE is making me question her XX status)
i was wondering when they start developing their pecking order.
the one in question hasnt crowed and looks like the other chicks in size and body shape, but seems to be beating up on one other chick in particular (the BR) . She/He will bite the others neck and hold on until I intervene or the chick gets away. she doesnt seem to be hurt much by the bully and goes on about her normal chicken business but im wondering if it could be pecking order stuff or if maybe it is a sign of being a roo.
i was wondering when they start developing their pecking order.
the one in question hasnt crowed and looks like the other chicks in size and body shape, but seems to be beating up on one other chick in particular (the BR) . She/He will bite the others neck and hold on until I intervene or the chick gets away. she doesnt seem to be hurt much by the bully and goes on about her normal chicken business but im wondering if it could be pecking order stuff or if maybe it is a sign of being a roo.