Minnie&Moose Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 We've been gradually introducing our 2 newbies, Myrtle and Martha, to our original hens, Minnie & Moose (following Claret and Egluntine's wonderful notes on how to do this). All seems to have gone pretty smoothly - a bit of chasing and pecking and lots of verbal abuse, but no bloodshed thank goodness. All 4 chickens have been spending the day together in their electrified netting area for over a week but had been putting themselves to bed in their respective eglus. However, we came home last night to find .... 4 chickens all snuggled up together in the same eglu Wonder if we'll have the same sleeping arrangements tonight So, many many thanks to Claret and Egluntine for their clear and straightforward notes on how to do this. It has been so much easier than I was expecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 well done! You must be over the moon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 well done! You must be over the moon! Thanks laurmurf. I'm definitely pleased and really relieved - the 2 new chickens were my 8 year old's christmas pressie - so there was a lot riding on this being a success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Delighted to hear that it has gone well. Mission accomplished I would say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 That's fabulous news. The advice on here for new introductions is really superb, and even if things go a bit awry, there are wise beings out there to call upon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Sounds like they are a happy bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 How long did it take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 How long did it take? From start to finish it took just over a month, including a quarantine period of about 10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 ohhhhhhhhhhhhh well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Well done . You should feel very pleased with yourself . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Sounds like it's 'a wrap' Minnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Sounds like it's 'a wrap' Minnie Looks like it - the clever little beasts have done it again, and are all tucked up together tonight as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 that's so lovely, I love to think of them all snuggled up together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Thats great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 SOunds like a success - it's lovely isn't it when you first find them all together voluntarily! I remember thinking I had lost one of mr newbies only to find her crammed in behind the big girls in their temporary hutch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Well done , I think when they decide for themselves, then it is mission accomplished . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 SOunds like a success - it's lovely isn't it when you first find them all together voluntarily! I remember thinking I had lost one of mr newbies only to find her crammed in behind the big girls in their temporary hutch! Yes, it's very cute seeing them all in together. Very sweetly, they're in 2 rows, each facing their 'partner' - it was the same last night as well. I'm curious to see if the arrangement changes over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
