Bullying

[GailC]

Hello
I am a bit worried about one of my chickens Hettie as she is being bullied by the top hen. I only have 3 chickens and wondered whether from anybody else's experience, introducing a couple more chickens might stop the top hen picking on Hettie?

I'd be grateful for any advice.

[Mo]

Sorry to hear she is having problems.
Is there plenty of room for her to get away, corners so that she is out of sight, more than one feeder & water, so that she can get to it.

Not sure what the result of adding more would be, you might just have different problems.

[GailC]

Thanks Mo. She has space to get away and usually sticks to herself in the garden. Its a bit upsetting when you see that one is being bullied but I think you're right - the last thing I want is to cause more problems. I suppose it's just nature at the end of the day. Many thanks.