alih Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I would love to rescue some ex - bats...how practical is this if I already have 2 bosting great omlet chooks? will they mix? OH wants to wait till our 2 go to the big chicken coop in the sky but waiting is not my favourtie activity! I appreciate they need lots of tlc and would gladly give it but would it be crazy to try and get my 2 to accept newbies? Advice please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I think you would need separate accommodation for them initially. They will be in poor condition and not used to living in a flock. They will also be overwhelmed by the pecking order stuff that will inevitably go on. I'm sure you could merge them with the Omlet girls when they have fully recovered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 thanks - yes I gather they are very fragile to start with, poor things. Will think on and see..it may be better to wait after all if they need a separate house as I'm not sure how it would work here...but food for thought1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I picked up our ex-batts on 28th December and they still haven't integrated with our other girls. Ex-batts have had to peck and fight for everything and they are often described as very street-wise. Our ex-batts have settled a lot and they see our original girls through the cube run every day but I am giving it a bit longer before I let them all out together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
