West Virginia chicken gal

[Angrnbsn]

I am in Leon WV, I am a first time chicken farmer, I have 8 hens, all of a sudden they are fighting and pecking each other horribly especially my silkie. Some one suggested getting g a rooster. Thought I would give it a try if anybody had one they would like to get rid of oor sale. Also any suggestions I would greatly appreciated it!!!

 

[ChocolateMouse]

A rooster may help but I would look at other factors first like space, nutrition, age of the chickens, what varieties/sizes you have (many people keep silkies to their own flock due to bullying for example) , what environmental factors could be stressing them, etc.

If you're intent on getting a rooster you can check your state thread, the buy/sell/trade free chickens forum, or your local craigslist or classifieds.

 

[B-Goock]

It's been colder weather. Maybe theyve been confined more?

Less greens and such to keep themselves busy?

 

[BlueBaby]

Many people keep silkies separate from the larger standard sized breed's, because some of them will bully the smaller silkies. Silkies have a soft spot in the skull under all of that head fluff. A good peck to that area can kill them.

 

[aart]

A rooster may help but I would look at other factors first like space, nutrition, age of the chickens, what varieties/sizes you have (many people keep silkies to their own flock due to bullying for example) , what environmental factors could be stressing them, etc.

Yes, THIS!!^^

@Angrnbsn please show us pics of your coop and tell us about your birds(age, gender, etc)

 

[Angrnbsn]

Many people keep silkies separate from the larger standard sized breed's, because some of them will bully the smaller silkies. Silkies have a soft spot in the skull under all of that head fluff. A good peck to that area can kill them.

 

[Angrnbsn]

Thank you so much! That really scares me ! I don’t want her hurt she’s my favorite! I’ve 3 silkies coming in January and I’ll see if I can arrange to separate them some how
Thanks again