Week old aggressive chick

[Chebird]

I just got attacked by a little week old chick. I'm not sure if it was a white leg horn or a Delaware. They are supposed to be pullets. My roosters don't even act like this little jerk did. Could it possibly be a rooster acting like this already?

 

[Chebird]

I just got attacked by a little week old chick. I'm not sure if it was a white leg horn or a Delaware. They are supposed to be pullets. My roosters don't even act like this little jerk did. Could it possibly be a rooster acting like this already?

Sorry I probably should add a few details. The little twerp bit my hand when I had it in the little cage and then kept chasing my hand attacking it.

 

[chickens really]

Don't worry. Supply more entertainment in the Brooder. They all can get acting silly.

 

[aart]

Possible it's a male...some birds are just very aggressive.
Do they have lots of space in the brooder?
Have you been hand feeding them?

 

[Chebird]

Possible it's a male...some birds are just very aggressive.
Do they have lots of space in the brooder?
Have you been hand feeding them?

They soon will be moved into a much better space and bigger space, but yes, right now they are in a dog crate. There are four babies. I will try hand feeding them. Thanks for your wisdom.

 

[chickens really]

Don't hand feed because that's what can cause the behaviour. Get them out and about in a bigger pen ASAP. Lots of fun things to do. A mirror and stuff to scratch around in is fun. Different perches

 

[aart]

I will try hand feeding them.

I was not suggesting that you DO hand feed them.
I was asking if you did, because that can cause hand biting aggression.

It's really hard to say why this chick is so aggressive or what to do about it.