that sounds like a great idea. he needs to be put in his place and taught not to be a bigshot. your chickens will figure out their pecking order sooner than later.
I have a few hens that just act broody in that same way, it might just be their personality. As long as they are still laying I wouldn't worry too much about it. Some hens just have a natural mother instinct that can tease you into thinking they are broody.
Ooh, so pretty! Could be a Cochin or Wyandotte. He looks like he might have some easter egger in him possibly as well. My guess is a mix of all 3 or just 1 of them. I'm pretty sure you can get a chicken breed identifier app on your phone to help you!
I've had some similar problems, one of my hens recently went broody, and 3 others are acting broody but not staying on the nest. They all have bare bellies, which I know is a sign of broodiness. I broke the one that I knew was broody, and now she is fine. Not sure about the others. I also have...
I've had some similar problems, one of my hens recently went broody, and 3 others are acting broody but not staying on the nest. They all have bare bellies, which I know is a sign of broodiness. I broke the one that I knew was broody, and now she is fine. Not sure about the others. I also have...