why do i have to kill my hens

[Hardings]

my hens keep getting into fite so i have to kill them

 

[kellysmall87]

It's natural for hens to fight, they establish a pecking order that way. If it gets really violent then sell a couple!

 

[Kevin565]

Are you sure they aren't establishing the pecking order? I find it very unlikely that you would end up having to kill all of your hens. They're will always be some bullies but there is no reason they should all be extrememly aggressive. What breeds are they and what age?

 

[speckledhen]

How old are they? Are they overcrowded?

Hens have scuffles all the time when one gets out of line with another. Who said you have to kill them?

 

[kellysmall87]

I don't think this person knows anything about chickens. He or she has got in another thread about what to feed them on. I suggest Hardings does their research on behaviours and food.

 

[hdowden]

I don't think this person knows anything about chickens. He or she has got in another thread about what to feed them on. I suggest Hardings does their research on behaviours and food.

im sorry but i have to agree on this statement :-( please do your research before getting a new pet.
1) chickens need to be kept in groups of at least 2 since they are social animals a lone chicken will be an unhappy one.
2) chicks and chickens alike will get into fights to establish the pecking order. also make sure there is enough room for them if they are to crowded then they will fight as well. again depending on breed(s) such as some game breeds need quite a bit of space.
3) they need the proper feed, clean water, and a safe coop.

there is more to raising and owning chickens than this but im not going to list everything please go and do your research

 

[MsLisaG]

I hate to say it, but I think I smell a troll.

 

[kellysmall87]

I hate to say it, but I think I smell a troll.

I hope they are having us on and aren't really this clueless! Nice way to waste time though if they are a troll... maybe they need a boyfriend/girlfriend!

 

[hdowden]

I hate to say it, but I think I smell a troll.

something tells me that you might be right if you have noticed they havent gotten back and told us anything else or answered any questions before they got back off