coryleslie
In the Brooder
- Oct 25, 2022
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We have three sets of chickens that we got at different times, and they are all in different coops next to each other. Set 1: Roo and (4) hens- aged 1 year. Set 2: six-month old Easter egger hens, and Set 3: four four-month old silkies - sex undetermined. The 1-year old group and Easter egger hens have been grazing in the yard together for a month. The rooster decided to claim them for his flock, which is fine. But the Easter Eggers still go in their coop and he goes to his. We've noticed that he races to them when we let them all out, and he's started to get aggressive with us. The rooster has shown aggression before, but I've used the tips on this site and held him down. That helped. However, it's not helping at the moment. My mom isn't ready to give up on him yet, so I'm wondering if this issue might be resolved if we move the two Easter Eggers to his coop. I should also add that the two Easter eggers are being raised by my five year old. He's spent lots of time petting them and holding them so they love people and follow us around in the yard. Suggestions?