mostin Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Hi there, I have been looking out for a second hand eglu to buy and while I have been waiting have had my name down for 3 ex-batt hens, rescue date 15th Oct. Things never go to plan and today I picked up my second hand eglu with the added bonus of two lucky ladies coming with it. A Light Suffolk and a Warren. I am now wondering if I can still get a third hen to join these two? Will and ex-batt be two weak and feeble to withstand them sorting out the pecking order or will it be over with quickly? Should I just get a normal POL Hen that is more able to stick up for itself? Does anybody have any experience or advice with to help with a situation like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Will and ex-batt be two weak and feeble to withstand them sorting out the pecking order or will it be over with quickly? Should I just get a normal POL Hen that is more able to stick up for itself? Does anybody have any experience or advice with to help with a situation like this? Normally the BHWT won't rehome just a single ex-batt, and to be honest , it isn't a good idea to put just one in with an established pair for the very reasons that you mention. Introducing one hen isn't always easy anyway. Have a dekko at **this thread** for some advice on managing intros. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Thanks for that, my gut instinct told me that but I was just hoping all would be peaceful just so I could have 3 as planned. I will wait untill I have a second run to use to introduce anymore hens before I consider enlarging the flock. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 You will enjoy having the two girls. Sensible to wait before getting more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 thank you, you seem to have a lot of experience and advice so I will be guided by you. According to the forum you seem to be the Obiwan of chicken info. On a completely differnet subject do I have daft chickens or do they all enjoy getting wet? It is raining really heavily non-stop but they won't stand under the shelter, is this normal or are they just upset from the move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 You are too kind. Re the rain....they seem to either love it or hate it. Mine are all potty and play out in it quite happily. They look so funny when they are soaked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 Thank you Eggluntine, for your reply on here and to my PM, I was just being a panicky over protective new mother I think as they have now taken their wet selves off to bed quite happily. Can't wait for the morning and my first eggs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
