Beaky Faces A Battle

A bantam in Michelle’s flock faces a hard time when her mother dies

The Pecking Order is an important and unavoidable part of chicken social dynamics. It ensures that everyone knows their place and prevents squabbling that could result in injuries to weaker birds. In our free-range flock, with plenty of space to roam and lots to occupy it, there is a clear pecking order but no bullying and no injuries.

Occasionally, however, a particular set of circumstances arises that means one individual has a hard time making its place in the flock. This is what has happened to Beaky.