Aggressive chick

[SpokaneChickenLover]

Reading some forums on here I'm seeing that others have experienced a bit of an aggressive chick. 2nd day alive and my white silkie chick seems to be a bit of a bully to the black silkie chick. Just curious if this is a trait of a male? Seems whitey always has to be in front of the other or eat from the same slot on the feeding dish. I've read about "pecking order" is that what this could be? Or an early sign of a little boy? Blackie is very timid and quiet down but whiteys just a little explorer and makes sure to chirp every step of the way.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I haven't found any early aggressive behaviors indicative of the sex of the chick. After the first few weeks little boys can be a bit more forward, but not always.