Backyard Fowl Keepers

Chicks establish a pecking order early, but if one is excessively aggressive, it could be a sign of an emerging dominant rooster. Short-term isolation can sometimes break the cycle, but if he's already hyper-focused on fighting, it might be his personality. When reintroducing him, try doing so ...

Have you weighed your birds regularly? If they're reaching excessive weights too quickly, you might try restricting feed access for a few hours a day to slow them down. Some meat birds need that to prevent health issues.

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I had chicks with pale feet before, and it turned out they weren't getting enough protein in their diet. Make sure they are eating a high-quality chick starter feed with at least 18-20% protein.