Trouble in flock

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Because of their size, different look, mild temperament, and obscured vision, silkies frequently become targets in mixed flocks in confined situations. It is very likely that she will have to be permanently separated from the large fowl.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. If the advice already dispensed here doesn't work in this situation. You may want to consider having her as a house chicken. Silkies accept confinement well.

My friend Arline has had house chickens for more than 30 years & possibly pioneered the idea. Generally just one at a time and usually silkies. She added seramas later on.

There is a thread on BYC, I believe it's called "People with house chickens."

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this. If it were me I would separate her from the others permanently. I hope you can figure something out

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

Hoping for the best for your silky

 

[Finnie]

Yes, she keeps getting injured and last time almost died. Plenty of spots and obstacles didn't work..since this happened in her prior flock as well (which is why we adopted her) Do you think something is genetically wrong with her and that's the reason she keeps getting bullied?

Wait, did the OP switch accounts? Are you @Ma Chicken ?
Either way, welcome to both of you!

 

[Chicken Heel]

I generally have kept bantams separated from larger chickens since I lost an OEG bantam rooster to an attack by a larger rooster many years ago. I do have my Red Pyle OEG bantam rooster in a pen with four hens (Two Calico Princess, Turken, and Golden Polish) as they were brooder mates and get along very well. And Little Buck is definitely the boss of the mini-flock.

 

[drumstick diva]

Great for "Little Buck," I always say "Better small, than not at all." I'm of the very petite persuasion.

 

[featherhead007]

Welcome. Yes, Keep your silkie in the house. She's the "toy poodle" of the chicken world anyways.

 

[Mohawkian]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Space can be an issue, though physical differences can also stimulate attacks. If it’s the latter, then you may wish to consider permanent separation.

She is definitely considerably smaller and also white whereas the others are brown.