NClaire Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Back in July I got 2 new chickens to go in with my existing chicken Dopey who had been mercilessly bullied. However she then turned bully, and I had to cane off the run into two sections, so they could get used to each other. As much as a week ago she was still a bit agressive to them. Then Smokey, the bluebelle, came into lay. And this morning I discovered that Snowdrop the Amber Star had managed to move a couple of the canes and get through to Dopey's side. But all seemed ok. I apprehensively removed a couple more canes - and they are fine! Happy together. Eating, drinking, snuggling up together. Which is fantastic - I had just about given up hope of them ever getting on, but I am very happy to be proved wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 That's fabulous! I had similar problems with my new ones but they all seem to have settled down. I don't think they'll ever be best pals but amicable is good enough for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mot336 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 That a relief for you! Glad everyone is Happy at last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NClaire Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 It's weird how last week they were not keen, this week they're happy as anything! Can only think it is the increased superiority of the newbies coming into lay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 That's good news. Good to know you got there in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 We added to our group in April --- they are still wearing bumper bits except the hen pecked chook at the bottom of the pile. We've resigned ourselves to the fact that they just dont like each other and have had to buy another (2nd hand) eglu as a stand by incase WW3 brakes out in the run!!! they regularly have bear bums or no neck feathers.... will it ever get better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 That is good news Slowly,slowly is the only way with intros & I am certain that when they come into lay it makes for a smoother ride too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
