Nothing wrong with flying, easier to get away from a predator Of course in my flock, most of the chickens will clamp their wings to their sides and run rather than fly if they want to get somewhere fast. That doesn't make a lot of sense for the lighter bodied birds that can fly well. I've noticed the Exchequers can fly and land a lot more "lightly" than the bigger birds.I had leghorns, they fly a lot more than bigger chickens and are sort of dumb imo. But they sure lay eggs!
In my experience: somewhat. I'm not really sure what people use as the definition of "flighty".Are the anconas flighty?
- Is that a bird that won't come sit in their lap? That is every bird I've had except Echo, she would if there was food to be had
- One that doesn't want to be touched? That is ALL of the birds I've had, though some tolerate it a LITTLE
- One that won't eat from your hand? I have several of those, different breeds.
- One that runs for the hills if someone comes around them? I've never had any of those.
Penelope got special treatment because she was chased from the general BOSS or Scratch area. I started holding some back walking away and dropping it behind my back when she was near so no other birds saw it.But the others still get to eat, they let them to an extent plus they've learned to be sneaky. As long as they dont go in "their" area theyre okay.
More space is always good but I don't think the flock dynamics will change. Seems like those at the top do want to remind the others of their position in life at least every now and then.I do wonder though if maybe it is just the lack of space and the cramped quarters and if maybe Australorps and BR (my other bully but not nearly as bad) just need more space???
Because chickens are STOOPID! It wouldn't matter if there was a pound of BOSS or scratch in front of my girls, if a small amount was then thrown in another area they would ALL run over to that. Your best bet is to scatter it widely.She wasn't allowed anywhere near and even when I spread it out, they ran over. That said, she has gotten better at figuring out how to sneak in for bites now.
If they can get over the fence, they might. Depends on if there is something more interesting than whatever they have at home.Do you think they'd visit the neighbors?
Unless you want to be able to get out the door in a few daysOn 2nd thought...maybe fudge IS the best idea