mpalmann Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Has anyone had a real hard time introducing new girls to a well established flock and if so what tips or tricks are there for over-coming the appalling beastliness they can show to one another! I brought two Miss Pepperpots into my flock of 5 about 6 weeks ago and the first ones have made a career out of making the new ones' lives a total foodless and drinkless misery. I had to go away to a funeral in the USA the day after the new ones arrived and I had to rely on a family member whilst I was away. Sadly when I came back the bottom chick had been pecked so badly that she had a hole in the back of her head where you could see the bone underneath. I have kept the two new ones separate for the last few weeks till she has healed up but let them free range together at weekends when I am there to over see. They have spent a few nights together (but there is always trouble in the morning before I can get there to let them out). This is the worst case I have personally experienced of chick-hatefulness and I am a bit dismayed. I have done this before and you get signs of things settling down after a week or two but not here. I wonder if I should give up or whether they will really settle down in the end! Does anyone else have any other tips or suggestions please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Have a look around the forum, there are loads of posts about introductions (including a guide int he FAQ section). Add extra feed stations and get bumper bits on the bullies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 And you do have to take time- says she who is going for the longest introduction on record..... Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
