*Ugh so frustrated!!!*

[Tripp16]

Ok heres the problem!

I got 2 hens that are already laying and they are picking on my little 4 month old pullets! They wont let them eat or drink they run them off and peck at their necks! I didnt want these two but they were kinda juts thrown onto me.

I thought they were going to be fine because they all roosted together last night! I dont know whether to get rid of the mean hen or what? I know one thing this fighting is making me crazzzyyyyy!!!

Please help!!!!

 

[annie3001]

hello.
could you seperate the 2 laying hens. until the others are fully grown. what kind of chickens are all these?

 

[karimw]

How long have they been together? There is usually some scuffling at first then when the young ones learn to respect their elders things settle down.

 

[Imp]

You could try pulling the bully out and putting her in chicken jail for a week or two. Knock her down a peg or two.

Imp

 

[gritsar]

Your problem is exactly the reason why having more than one feeder and waterer is so important. The older ones can starve the younger ones out; even when you only have a small flock.

You've already been giving suggestions on how to deal with the aggression.

 

[Tripp16]

The big hens are Star chickens. And they all have only been together for 2 days. I have tried the chicken Jail and it just made them mad! Lol plus I feel bad for her.
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I feel like I have ruined my flocks peace and settlement....

 

[Tripp16]

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I have more than 2 waterers and feeders. They just chase them away when the littles go to eat from the opposite one.

 

[they'reHISchickens]

You feel bad for the one in chicken jail? Tough Love girl! There is a reason she is in jail. When she behaves herself, she can come out. Otherwise, she will always bully. Don' be an enabler