alih Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 of chickens to introduce to 3? My beloved Iggy had to be put down today which means I am down to 3 and my cube plus 3 extensions arrives next week!! My OH may say no more chickens but would 2 be ok to add to the flock and would they have enough space as a 5 in that accommodation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Two would be good. Personally, I never introduce a lone chook - it's more trouble than it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I agree....two. I did introduce one once, and it went OK, but I think that because I have so many they didn't particularly notice her. Articles about managing intros **here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I've got 5 in a cube with 2 extensions and they are fine, plenty of room so with 3 extensions you could have more than 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 Thanks guys - I was always going to introduce at least 2 but wanted to know whether it needed to be 3 on 3 as it were - I think I am going to wait till spring as we have work being done in the garden and last time we merged flocks it went well because of all the daylight/ free-ranging hours. My OH knows exactly how my mind is working so once the winter months are over I will be looking for a bluebelle and another! Sally, I would love and orpington like yours but she is so big!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
