Cazjohn Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Just want some advice - is this a daft idea? My little Pepperoni has had lots of health problems she now has a tumour. She still potters around scratching, eating and drinking but shes quite slow and falls over if she runs. I've had to completely separate her from the other girls because they all bully her so badly. The vet says shes not in any pain and doesn't appear to be but shes desparate to get back in with the others. Clearly shes not going to be with us for very much longer but I was wondering about getting another chicken to keep her company, But obviously a friendlier breed than my ex-batts! Loopy idea or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Poor Pepperoni . It could be a bit tricky because when/if she loses the battle, then you'll have another lone chicken who might have trouble integrating with the existing ones . Perhaps you could get two to keep her company, then they've got each other . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Sounds as though it would be nice for her to have company. Though I'm not sure any breed is more docile than the other - think it's down to the individual chooks personality - out of my 6 , the light sussex is very gentle, a little shy, definitely bottom of the pecking order, have never seen her even look at the others the 'wrong way' My Rhode Island Red is also fairly easy going. I might be wrong, but I'm wondering if age would guarantee submissiveness ? would younger (p.o.l ) chooks automatically be below yours in the pecking order ? sure someone with more experience will know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazjohn Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 I've been looking at light sussex and would be happy to get two - good point! Pepperoni is in the eglu on her own currently so theres plenty of room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 light sussex are docile (if not a little bit dopey! ) We have cochins and they are really docile and friendly and very submissive chickens - they are happy to be at the bottom of the pecking order. They mix well with my other 2 breeds. on the downside - they are big though (but you do have a cube! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazjohn Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Will look at Cochins! Thing is my five big bullies are in the cube perhaps I should demote them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny R Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 We got a couple of Goldline last week. They are very docile, happy breed, quite content and happy to be handled. At 20 weeks, they are not as scatty as our Miss Pepperpot and were at the same age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Introductions can be tricky, even with docile hens, and they may well home in on the fact that she is not well and make her life more difficult. I wouldn't risk it TBH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazjohn Posted May 26, 2008 Author Share Posted May 26, 2008 Thanks for your help and honesty - today shes very miserable and so am I because the weather is terrible! I'll see how she goes for the next few days then make a decision - the difficulty with her is that shes always so bright and pleased to see you and eating and drinking so well but clearly at the same time not well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
