debbier Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Unfortunately, one of my three hens died last night, so I now have two. They seem happy enough at the moment, and I'm in no rush to get any more, as I want to ensure they are both ok before making any new introductions. I imagine they will be happier with more in the flock, and I do have the space in my wir, so plan on getting two more sometime. The question is, when is best: to wait until spring, or to get a couple sooner? Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 So Sorry about your hen. RIP little girl. I'm a sooner the better person. I don't think they remember much beyond a day or two. So I'd go for it straight away. They do so much better in a group. Good luck with it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks, we've only had her since June. She hasn't really looked quite right, on and off, for a couple of weeks now, but there wasn't anything obvious and some days she'd be ok. Still, she's not suffering now, and that's the main thing. If anyone knows of any good suppliers near Wolverhampton, then I'd appreciate any recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Sorry to hear about your girl I agree, I'd get some girls straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Oh dear, I just looked at the Wernlas pics on the forum and they look so lovely. I'm only about an hour's drive from them... edit: SpaceChick, your website is excellent, and very informative. I feel a day out looming tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrambledhead Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Sorry to hear about your poor chicken. Like you we had three and lost one. Get two more soon, we got ours today as we were concerned we might end up with one poor girl on her own which I understand makes for a sad lonely chicken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 What did you get? Keep us posted on introductions! I'm planning on using my old eglu run as an introduction method, but what will they sleep in, then? I guess I could use my old dog crate, suitably insulated, for a couple of nights, and see how it goes? My wir is covered, which is just as well with all the rain we are having at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 this is most likely the nearest to you if you want hybrids http://thechickengarden.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 So glad you have decided to get some more hens. You could apply some chicken maths and accidently get one/two more. Post us some piccies when you have them. PS I looked on the web sit suggested and they have some lovely birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Oh dear, I just looked at the Wernlas pics on the forum and they look so lovely. I'm only about an hour's drive from them... edit: SpaceChick, your website is excellent, and very informative. I feel a day out looming tomorrow! Thankyou I can highly recommend Wernlas, they are pricey, but the girls are fabulous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fur 'n' Feathers Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 We lost Miso in June, but due to hols had to wait till the end of Sept. They've all just about integrated now. We found it a bit hard going with getting home from in the dark when doing the "sleeping together but not daytime" bit, but apart from that there was no real issue with it being autumn/winter. It's down to your availability on the intros really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
