I have four corturnix - 1 male, 3 female. The male is outside the coop for now, until he learns better manners. Meanwhile, apparently two of the girls set up a nursery together with shared egg-sitting duties - but now the larger of the two won't let the little one sit. Every time she gets close, the larger one chases her off.
I moved the little one for her own safety, but she almost strangled herself trying to get back to the nursery. I tried moving the larger one, and the same thing happened.
Anyone, is this normal behaviour and will it settle down? Or do I have to go in there and start yelling at them?
Help!
ETA: I did also try putting the male back in to see if he would be a calming influence, but he wasn't. No surprises there...
I moved the little one for her own safety, but she almost strangled herself trying to get back to the nursery. I tried moving the larger one, and the same thing happened.
Anyone, is this normal behaviour and will it settle down? Or do I have to go in there and start yelling at them?
Help!
ETA: I did also try putting the male back in to see if he would be a calming influence, but he wasn't. No surprises there...
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