What should i name/do with an aggressive chicken?

[ddschicks]

I have six hens that are about four months now. one of them, a Rhode island Red, now has aggressive traits. Shes always been spicy, but now i'm starting to wonder how she would taste spiced........ These chickens are my first, so killing one would feel like a failure. I still don't know what to name her because i felt like a sweet old lady name was wrong for her... any ideas for a name? Or should i even bother with it because ill end up with her on a plate anyway?

 

[CollegeChicken]

in one breath youre talking about wondering what seasings to put on her, the next your wondering what to name her LOL.
Are you sure they are not overcrowded?
Do you make sure the feeder is always full? hungry chickens get more cranky and aggressive with eachother.
Are you POSITIVE she is not a HE, and actually a rooster??
If none of the above questions apply to you heres my advice:
Separate her for a few days. ( 5 days is ideal ) This solitary confinement will help reduce her dominant ego ( in theory ) - then try returning her to the rest of the birds. If she goes right back to her aggressive bullying behavior Id say you should seriously consider using her as a meat bird. Keep in mind though some chickens are a little bit more sassy and unless she is pulling out other birds feathers, drawing blood, or keeping birds away from the food or water I would not worry that much.

 

[Folly's place]

I agree. I also think that RIR's, especially hatchery birds, are pushier than many others. She will taste great if things don't work out! Mary

 

[Pinkaboo]

I'd call him/ her Tabasco going with the spicy theme!

 

[FarmMama0708]

My daughter comes up with the best names. How about sriracha or tapatio for your spicy chicken.
Chili
Pepper
Or any Latin woman's name because we are always spicy. (realizing I have a white name )

 

[BigBlueHen53]

My daughter comes up with the best names. How about sriracha or tapatio for your spicy chicken.
Chili
Pepper
Or any Latin woman's name because we are always spicy. (realizing I have a white name )

Consuela?

Dispatching and eating a bird that disrupts your flock is not a failure on your part, it's simple animal husbandry. "Always solve for peace in the flock," I think I'm quoting @Mrs. K here and it makes sense. She'll make lovely dumplings, google a good recipe.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

PS - and DON'T name her it will just make it harder to "do the deed" when you've finally had enough of her shenanigans.

 

[Chickenpoonumber2]

One of my girls is named Sriracha, she is a very skittish golden comet.
One of my other girls (hot sauce) turned into an absolute terror for about a week before she started laying. She calmed down after she started laying but she is still a bossy, loud, dominant chicken.

 

[McChooky]

Wicked Wanda might prove to be the best hen you have.She's too young to tell. Personally I've never seen a Rhode Island red hen that wasn't sweet as could be(at least to humans!)I can't say the same about the roosters though

 

[McChooky]

Just noticed this an old thread from July of 2014! Talk about a blast from the past! lol