Chicken Hatchery Australia · Backyard poultry guide
How can I stop my chickens from fighting or feather pecking?
First protect birds with wounds and identify what triggers conflict. Provide enough space and multiple routes to essential resources, and check the compatibility of the group. Introduce newcomers gradually after an appropriate quarantine plan. Address parasites, nutrition and illness with veterinary help. Do not use punishment or simply add more hens to a troubled flock.
Introductions and compatibility
Use a quarantine and gradual introduction plan for newcomers. Several feeding and drinking points may reduce competition. Persistent aggression requires more than simply adding distractions or another hen.
