Sep 8, 2022 #1 G Grampig Hatching Sep 8, 2022 1 1 6 i don't know what to do with my picking hens. there are only 6, 2 are older and 4 are almost grown. The worst is when they go to roost at night, the older ones won't let the younger ones roost on the perch.
i don't know what to do with my picking hens. there are only 6, 2 are older and 4 are almost grown. The worst is when they go to roost at night, the older ones won't let the younger ones roost on the perch.
Sep 8, 2022 #2 DobieLover Easily distracted by chickens Premium Feather Member 7 Years Jul 23, 2018 57,150 504,960 1,742 NY Southern Tier My Coop My Coop Please post pictures of your setup. If the pullets haven't started to lay yet, it will take more time before they are accepted by the hens.
Please post pictures of your setup. If the pullets haven't started to lay yet, it will take more time before they are accepted by the hens.
Sep 9, 2022 #3 bobbi-j Enabler 15 Years Mar 15, 2010 17,479 41,228 1,242 On the MN prairie. What you are seeing is the pecking order at work. Unless there is blood or one is getting viciously attacked, let them work it out.
What you are seeing is the pecking order at work. Unless there is blood or one is getting viciously attacked, let them work it out.