MaeM
Songster
- Dec 9, 2020
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I think liking human company a lot is in the genetic makeup of Isa brown/warren hybrids so I wouldn't worry unduly about her liking being with you so much. Every ex-battery hen (all Isa browns) I've had has been that way even though they've all been well integrated as a flock. Connie was actually at the top of the pecking order but she enjoyed spending more time in my company than with the flock.
It is probably enhanced by feelings of loneliness in Bianca's case but you have a special bond and she loves you so she's probably happy enough. Have you tried separating Ruby and her from the rest of the girls for a longer period each day, maybe just have the two of them walking with you as chaperone? See if they can bond again that way? It might be that Ruby is still trying to establish her place in the pecking order after her illness and that's why she's being mean right now.
Yes, in fact, at first I only let Ruby be with Bianca because of the relationship they used to have. Bianca is the kindest and she wouldn't be stressful for Ruby.
But Ruby reacted aggressively to her presence every single time. It's not only a "get out of the way" peck, she chases her and pecks her until she is far from her, and it's not even about food or water.
Today, Ruby wouldn't even let Bianca dust bathe with the others so I locked her in the laundry room, lol.
The barred rocks are at the top of the pecking order but do not misbehave that much when the rooster is present. I just wish the rooster would intervene when Ruby attacks Bianca.