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We had an incident this morning. I'm away from home, so didn't see it but #2 son witnesed part of it.
Because of the cat attack, we now have our chickens in the back. They were all in together, as they have always been, big girls in with 5wk olds & 7 week olds, all quite happy.
#2 son went out into the garden because there was a bit of noise, suspecting a bit of a kerfuffle but nothing much, usual stuff. When he got there our big Wheaten Marans had our 5 wk old Black rock by the neck and was shaking him violently from side to side. #2 son yelled and she dropped him and ran off.
The chick has been dispatched as it was too badly injured and very distressed. We have no idea what provoked the attack, other than a fight over a tidbit, can anyone suggest a cause?
They have plenty to do and lots of space, plenty of food...we are at a loss as to the reason for this attack.
Jules
Because of the cat attack, we now have our chickens in the back. They were all in together, as they have always been, big girls in with 5wk olds & 7 week olds, all quite happy.
#2 son went out into the garden because there was a bit of noise, suspecting a bit of a kerfuffle but nothing much, usual stuff. When he got there our big Wheaten Marans had our 5 wk old Black rock by the neck and was shaking him violently from side to side. #2 son yelled and she dropped him and ran off.
The chick has been dispatched as it was too badly injured and very distressed. We have no idea what provoked the attack, other than a fight over a tidbit, can anyone suggest a cause?
They have plenty to do and lots of space, plenty of food...we are at a loss as to the reason for this attack.
Jules
Too many neighbours to be upset by the noise.
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