aqualiv Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 We are going away in the summer for two weeks and a friend has kindly said that our two can go to hers and stay with her chickens and one cockerel. Do you think they will get on ok? How about the cockerel? Olivia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 If they are kept separate then fine, if not I wouldn't recommend it. Introducing new hens to an established flock needs to be done slowly, and is usually only done if they will all live together permanently. The pecking order can be quite brutal and not worth it for a two week holiday IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqualiv Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 Thank you, I did think the lady that offered seemed very blase about it, saying they would be fine. Will have to think of a plan b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Have a look at the chicken sitter's list here - viewforum.php?f=24 If no one around locally, then ask at the local bets if there is an animal sitter? They usually advertise and would come over everyday, feed and water the hens and collect eggs. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
