Pecking Order.

[dmwalker1999]

Today, I bought 3 more chickens 2 mottles (Male/Female) and a red. But before I bought them i bought a buff orpington, and they kinda cornered her. So i was wondering if there is a way to calm the down from attacking. Like the BO is twice there size but all three of them pick on her. Thanks for the help!

 

[crumptz]

First of all- how old are they? It they are still in the brooder, put a barrier up like chicken wire so they can see each other but not hurt each other. Gradually, allow them to spend short amounts of time together when you are watching. If they are old enough to be outside, do the same thing but let them free range together. Most likely, they won't gang up when there is lots of space and things to occupy them. Hope that helps. Eventually, they will get used to each other and be ok if you can get them to stop before there is a serious issue.