Stedic Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 It is an exciting time in the life of my chickens! Last week I managed to get a great deal on a used WIR with a cube, and today I got an email saying some ex-batts need rescuing this weekend! Perfect timing! The only problem is I may now have to teach my old girls that the Cube is their new home (and that they have to use a ladder) while at the same time getting some ex-batts up to full strength in time for some introductions. I was thinking I'd leave the ex-batts away from the other two for a few days and then pop them inside the WIR (protected with the Eglu run of course). Is this ok? Or is it a bit too soon for them to be meeting other chickens? I'm worried that my two will sit on the run and scare them or something. The other concern is that my older two might want to use their old home (the Eglu) to roost or lay in, and they won't be able too. Is it better to keep them apart for a bit longer? Its going to be a busy week, thank goodness I have 7 days off work! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I would keep them in the eglu outside the run for a week or two to quarantine them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBevBen Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Hiya Steve, just wanted to wish you and your lovely chickens a happy new home and all the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 As long as theres somthing between the ie the run wire they will be fine the bigger your run the better l find it for intros when the time comes.They dont normally care about your other hens they are just so interestered in there own surroundings.Good luck and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
