Ben Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I had 3 chickens recently until one was taken by the fox. So today we got 2 more chickens to add to the flock. So we now have 4. But so far the chickens keep on fighting. And the two new ones just want to go int he eglu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 There are loads of great threads about Introductions. Also maybe consider getting bumper bits, at least that will stop any serious damage being done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I don't have personal experience of introducing new hens to an established flock, but I know that it's advisable to do it slowly and gently. Otherwise you will get fighting which may end in bloodshed (or even death ). So you may want to read these threads for some advice. Do keep an eye out for any wounds as the sight of blood will make them peck even more . http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=25886 http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=12688 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Can you borrow a rabbit hutch or similar to enable you to make the intros go slowly and smoothly as described in the links posted above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplefowler Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 We were unable to borrow any thing when we had to introduce our new chook to the others and it was really quite upseting for a week or so. We just kept really vigilant and got the obligitory purple spray and had to kind of let them get on with it. We gave them as much space as we could and free ranged them as much as possible. They are now best friends and that was about 3 weeks ago that it all started. It will get better, they just need to sort things out it their own chicken way, but if you can seperate them out it will be easier, but take heart if you can't, it doesn't last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
