Moonie Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Beryl has been off colour for about 2 months, she's been on antibiotics, lost her feathers and has slowly got her strength and her feathers back .... BUT the others have rejected her, i have tried everything ie free ranging together, dividing the run, putting individual chooks with her etc, but whatever i do they won't accept her and just very viciously attack her, so much so that i fear for her life. She currently lives in the shed and has the whole garden to herself while the others have their run and cube etc. Beryl is miserable and lonely and just follows us around the garden and the cats for a bit of company. I'ts breaking my heart to see her so low. So what shall i do???? All advice with be gratefully accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Sorry to hear it But glad she is feeling better How about getting her a friend and introducing them together to the flock??? Good Luck Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Sorry to hear it But glad she is feeling better How about getting her a friend and introducing them together to the flock??? Good Luck Tom Hi tom, i thought about that, but what if i'm then adding to the problem and the new one picks on her too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Sorry to hear about poor Beryl . Don't really have experience of this so no advice to offer . Just wanted to offer sympathy . The last resort may be to rehome her (if all else fails) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 can you get her a bantam friend? not a minature one, just a smaller chook and then section the run off for the 2 of them to live together? that's what we did with our disabled girl, she and the 2 banties have half the run, the other mob have the rest. At night, Bea and the banties sleep in the nest box and the other mob roost on the bars. We just put a removable grill over the hole in the nest box at night, so never the twain can get at the other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thanks for the advice, I think Tom and Poet you are right I should just get Beryl a new girl and let them have the run of the garden and let the thugs *cough* i mean other girls stay in their run for the time being! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I would divide and conquer if I were you. Why not put one of the other girls in with her for a few days. There might be a bit of squabbling, but you could try a mini intro in the shed to get them to become friends. If she has an ally then the others nastiness will be diluted, and you never know, they may become the bosses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollystar Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I agree with introducing a smaller or younger pal, I did the wrong thing & introduced smaller ones to all my big girls, they turned evil & almost killed one, they now have there own eglu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I would divide and conquer if I were you. Why not put one of the other girls in with her for a few days. There might be a bit of squabbling, but you could try a mini intro in the shed to get them to become friends. If she has an ally then the others nastiness will be diluted, and you never know, they may become the bosses. This sounds like a good plan, you could even then add a third one in and see how that goes and then once you have 2 happy with Beryl add them back to the rest. Good luck, hope it goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) have to say I agree, divide and conquer..thats what we did to introduce our third chicken.. 3 rd chicken spent a day alone (after being attacked) in a seperate large dog crate, with large cat basket inside..with food, roosting bars for night, and tarp over the top (it was summer) then the next day we took out the number one hen, nad put her seperately..and kept her there, while number two chicken and number three bonded...it took a day or so, and if Num,ber one chicken couldnt see number two chicken...there was absolute hell on, so they had to see each other.... whole process took over a week I think.. so I think its a good idea, to find a chicken low in the pecking order who will get on with your recovering chook..... best of luck and give her an extra treat from me....its heartbreaking I know.. Edited February 2, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 when Saffy was so poorly after she was attacked by a fox & her 3 friends killed we delayed getting any new girls until she was a little stronger, she had been the bottom of the pecking order when the others had been around, we got 3 young girls & Saffy is now the boss, maybe a younger friend would be the answer, keep them apert from the others & re introduce both of them slowly once your girl is stronger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 bothe sugestions will work I am sure. I too was worried that if I got a friend for my bullied girl that it would be 3 going for her. Best thing I did for wee Moe there were problems as the new one was a rescue & was injured, but the 2 are best friends, the other 2 are horrid thugs to both of them, less so than to their fellow escapee. but they go tottering of together, sit together call for each other, & free ranging all 4 is no trouble. whetjer you get another or as "E" sugest divide & conquer, pick her a friend. (a gentle friend!) I have never regretted it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Thanks everyone! I think when the snow has gone I will just have to take a little trip to Thornes!! I will then introduce the two of them to the mob once they are comfortable with each other. Chickens eh such complicated little creatures!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Thanks everyone! I think when the snow has gone I will just have to take a little trip to Thornes!! I will then introduce the two of them to the mob once they are comfortable with each other.Chickens eh such complicated little creatures!! Blimey you can say THAT again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I agree with everyone's suggestions above. When getting a chicken friend maybe ask the breeder for a docile breed/quieter bird and one they know isnt top chook . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Beryl has a new pal ... Florence a silver nick from thornes Frank recommended her as they are really soft chooks and good with kids! I shall post a piccie very soon .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 That's great news about Florence I am sure Beryl is going to be delighted. Looking forward to seeing her pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Just checked, they are tucked in together ....how lovely Berly seeing as she has been on her own for so long now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 oh I am so glad this has worked out, bless her heart! I cant wait to see the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 AH! THAT IS A LOVELY MENTAL PICTURE, ME & MY HEW FRIEND! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'm really pleased to hear that Beryl has a lovely new friend. I hope they'll be very happy together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Thanks everyone! Intoducing (sorry for the bad quality) Florence ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Oh, that's great news Florence looks very pretty as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 She is lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Aaah, she is lovely! And I am so happy for Beryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
