Rooster hasn't accepted new hens in 5 months... time to give up?

[CraziChknLady]

The first summer, that is what I thought. And my plan was to cull her in the fall. But a predator got the cockerel and mean hen. And THEN the flock was just fine with her. She gained her confidence back, and was completely accepted in the flock. In fact the whole flock just seemed happier.

However, when this behavior showed up the following year, I culled her.

I just don't like strife in my flock.

Mrs K

Odd that it cleared up, flock became happy then it showed up again.... Hmm. I understand, peace and harmony in the flock is very important. I once had a RIR that was aggressive. She would chase hens down. Jurassic Park style. For no reason other than I'm in charge. I sold her and it was completely night and day with the flock. Turns out she was such a bully!