Ella Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 My new German Vowerk hen Cookie is being bullied by my other two chickens Clover and Ruby and my bantam Willow. I need advice on Whether they will accept her or continue bullying her. Can anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 It isn't a good idea to put one new hen straight in with the others, Ella. There will always be a spot of bother. It is especially important not to put a very young hen straight in with older ones. Have a look at **these articles** for some advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george&mildred Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I would recommend the Bach flower essence of Vine - it will help stop the bullying! You can purchase them from Boots or any good health food shop. I would add 6 drops in their water bowl every day until the bullying stops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ella Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 It is not a very young hen it is older than the others and it wasn't put straight in with the others. We were wondering if it could be jelousy because there is a cockrel in there as well. Do chickens get jelous when another female is introduced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ella Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Thanks for the flower remedy idea, will ask my mum to get some!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 It is not a very young hen it is older than the others and it wasn't put straight in with the others. We were wondering if it could be jelousy because there is a cockrel in there as well. Do chickens get jelous when another female is introduced? The cockerel will sort the others out. It might take a few days. I like the flower remedy idea. I shall be giving that a try. I am introducing my 4 littlies to the main flock at the mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
