Sep 8, 2022 #1 G Grampig Hatching Joined Sep 8, 2022 Messages 1 Reaction score 1 Points 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 Educator Spirit Greeter Friend Joined Jul 23, 2018 Messages 58,347 Reaction score 514,895 Points 1,742 Location 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 Spirit Friend Joined Mar 15, 2010 Messages 17,505 Reaction score 41,355 Points 1,242 Location 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.