Silvermorgan Moon Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 First post so sorry if this goes wrong! Sadly lost one of my first Omlet hens last week. Tilley, our had to be PTS due to a prolapse I now have just the left, she seems fine at the moment but I don't want her to be lonely so need to get her some friends. I was going to get 2 POL hens, not worried about breed as long as they are friendly, good layers and disease free. Is it a good idea to get 2 and am I still likely to have problems introducing them given Edna is on her own? Was going to leave it until the weekend when I will be about to supervise any introductions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annettec Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Oh so sad, I think you have been very unlucky. I'm afraid I am quite new to this too, but I am sure someone more experienced will be along soon ! We were told though that it would be best to introduce two to our girl when we lost one so that they have each other and I must admit it did work. All three are best of friends now Hope it goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 Sorry to hear about your Yes, I agree best to add two new hens to your remaining *useful advise about introductions* Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvermorgan Moon Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 Thanks, was planning to get two, a friend has a farm with a number of ex Bats, she said I could have 2 of those but thought it would be best to go for 2 POL newbies, bit younger so might not challenge the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickyhazel Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 You should introduce 2, we tried introducing 1 to 1 on its own, and one was very mean to the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 May I suggest 3 so you don't have any more introductions if things go wrong. Forum advice excellent, I managed my 3 new ones to original Ginger very well using the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvermorgan Moon Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 Thanks for the advice everyone. OH has agreed to build an 'intro' house this week so we can get 2 (or 3!) new ones to keep Edna company. Hopefully all will go smoothly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
