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Since I'm kinda slow, and could never accomplish pecking a chicken back, I personally carry something like a broom, or my fishing net to shoo chickens off if they get forward, and aggressive like that. The net works good for me because I often scoop them up, and hold them in the net for a bit...

Sorry should have read your post before posting mine. :) You had already covered it all.

Looks like a sexually maturing hen. She's probably quite hormonal. So I would guess the attack was her trying to dominate you. Best to not handle her too much and push her back if she becomes too forward. Hopefully she calms down after she starts laying. Most do.

Can you share pictures? Would help to know if it was a pullet or cockerel.