So, my hens have been together since they were 1 day old, they are about 1.5 now. Nothing has changed recently, no new chickens, no changes in the coop, etc.. About 2 days ago I noticed one of my EE's attacking an Australorp. They have had no problems in the past(and still the EE only has a problem with the Australorp-the Australorp is fine with her.) I am still not sure if the Australorp is brooding or not because she has been nesting for about 6 days- I sort of think that she might just be scared though and is hiding.
But my Australorp won't eat or do anything unless I get her off the nest and then she is out in the coop just chilling and eating. However, while she does this the EE has to be free ranging, otherwise she will attack her. They were both out free ranging today and the second the Australorp walked out the EE ran and jumped on top of her and started chasing her and attacking her. My Australorp is super scared and I will be leaving soon so the petsitter will be watching. I need to get this taken care of before then! Please help me! All questions/recommendations/guesses on what is causing this is MORE THAN welcome! Just want my girls to get along again
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But my Australorp won't eat or do anything unless I get her off the nest and then she is out in the coop just chilling and eating. However, while she does this the EE has to be free ranging, otherwise she will attack her. They were both out free ranging today and the second the Australorp walked out the EE ran and jumped on top of her and started chasing her and attacking her. My Australorp is super scared and I will be leaving soon so the petsitter will be watching. I need to get this taken care of before then! Please help me! All questions/recommendations/guesses on what is causing this is MORE THAN welcome! Just want my girls to get along again
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