Sometimes the young dominant hen will punish others because she sees you favoring them. But if you want to pet them do so, just don't allow her to approach and be pushy about it, if you play the role of dominant bird than it's your law. An adult would chase her and peck her or pull her feathers when she's acting full of herself.
Tame chickens often think humans are part of the flock and will dominate them the same as other members. One of the reasons I handle mine but don't pet them. Climbing on you and pecking you are signs.
Next time you pin her down wiggle your hand on her back, than run your hand over her tail feathers which will simulate mating. Young hens seem to like this and I occasionally obliged.
I absolutely adore australorps so hopefully yours calms down. She's a leader, but doesn't exactly know how to lead yet. If she starts actually causing damage you could remove her for a week than reintroduce her. It's possible than that there's a new leader and she gets pushed down a few notches.
Tame chickens often think humans are part of the flock and will dominate them the same as other members. One of the reasons I handle mine but don't pet them. Climbing on you and pecking you are signs.
Next time you pin her down wiggle your hand on her back, than run your hand over her tail feathers which will simulate mating. Young hens seem to like this and I occasionally obliged.
I absolutely adore australorps so hopefully yours calms down. She's a leader, but doesn't exactly know how to lead yet. If she starts actually causing damage you could remove her for a week than reintroduce her. It's possible than that there's a new leader and she gets pushed down a few notches.