aaronmusgrove123 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 (edited) i hatched 2 silkie's from some hatching eggs but one is a cockeral and 1 is a hen they are both 10 week old and he keeps on pecking her then she hides under the water bowl what shopuld i do get some more hens or should i get rid of him and het more hens im really stuck and feel awful for her she is so timid thanks aaron Edited October 4, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Jaguls? You've got me stumped there Aaron. Do you intend to keep 2 cockerels? If so, you will need separate housing as they will certainly fight. Might be a good idea to start looking off forum for a new home for one of them if you are absolutely sure they are both boys. Why not try animal sanctuaries, city farms or breeders, who might be interested in a change of bloodline. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 What was your original intention with the cockerals, before you hatched them? I think you need to put that plan into action now, as even cockerals of gentle breeds like silkies will usually fight if expected to share housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I've copied this post from Aaronmusgrove123's other topic which I've locked as it makes more sense to keep all the posts about the chicks in one place i hatched 2 silkie's from some hatching eggs but one is a cockeral and 1 is a hen they are both 10 week old and he keeps on pecking her then she hides under the water bowl what shopuld i do get some more hens or should i get rid of him and het more hens im really stuck and feel awful for her she is so timidthanks aaron Any ideas, experienced hatchers out there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
