Ms Marple Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Do it!!!! I managed with a four week window when I took in some strays from thie forum 18 months ago 4 weeks before I got my ex batts. Amazingly, (and sadly) I lost two just before I went back to school this year we now think to a mink, and replaced them with 4 young uns- well you all know how chicken maths works . Now as my eglu has my little bantams in it, the four newbies had to go in the big girls run and unbelievably it worked. I guess it is because then run is big enough so that they could get away and also that there is something to be said for 'safety in numbers'!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 We have successfully done intros in less than 3 weeks by the divide and conquer method - so if you have separate accomodation may work. After a week of separation, we let the old girls freerange around the new ones for a couple of days, then let them out together for a couple of days, we then put the new girls in the and take 3 old girls out and put them in the , we then swap the old girls that go in the every day for about 4 - 5 days , but always keeping the new girls in the with the remaining oldies........make sure there are plenty of perches/levels and they should be fine - we have done this for the last 3 intros and has worked well each time. There will still be squabbles and chasing in the for a couple of weeks, but nothing major and having the perches makes such a difference, in fact I would say are necessary. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi-Hi Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Hi Cinnamon, where (if you do) will you get your hens from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 When I do get them, be it Friday or spring, they will be from Crofters Farm near High wycombe,a Medowsweet outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Day after tomorrow then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill the potter Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Sorry to be the 'voice of reason' but even if you get some now will they lay before spring. Just think intros would be easier in better weather. (or maybe I have been brainwashed by OH !!!!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Yes they will lay this winter,as they will be hybrids And the darker early nights/later mornings are an advantage when you do the sleeping together at night & hooking out early stage,as there are no 5am wake ups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Sorted What are you gonna call them then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 it's friday, I bet she's shopping....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Nope Phoned the hen shop & the delivery of Meadowsweet girls due yesterday has been delayed............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 aargh!! how frustrating for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyChook Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 that's so disappointing I hate waiting for chooks when you could have them. I was meant to be getting three poland girls, but then on the day we were to collect we had a call from the breeder to say they wouldn't be ready as she had forgotten and started a course of flubenvet and wouldn't let them go until it was complete. Hubby had taken an afternoon off work too so that we could drive to collect. It's gutting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Nah,I see it as fate. The right girls are there for me - I just have to wait for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Do you know when they will be getting them in? My first girls were Meadowsweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 that's so disappointing I hate waiting for chooks when you could have them. I was meant to be getting three poland girls, but then on the day we were to collect we had a call from the breeder to say they wouldn't be ready as she had forgotten and started a course of flubenvet and wouldn't let them go until it was complete. Hubby had taken an afternoon off work too so that we could drive to collect. It's gutting. Hi Callychook. Who were you gettign your polands from? i got some in the summer from a Cheshire breeder. I am just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyChook Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 have pm'd ms marple x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Ok,am in the car with 4 new ladies......white star,bluebelle,gold star and calder ranger. Totally blame you lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I'm shocked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 photos?? come on, you know we're all waiting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Photos tomorrow,hopefully. The light is fading fast here now & they are all a bit shell shocked from their journey. We are choosing names - in keeping with out nature theme,favourites seem to be Violet,Rhubarb,Teazel & Bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 nice names! hope they are settling in nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 4 new ladies. Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Sound wonderful. Looking forward to the photos tomorrow. I do like Bluebelles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 The blue belle is a particular beauty ,she is a nice big girl with beautiful plumage. It's a breed I have a soft spot for too,along with white stars. It's nice to have some of the breeds I started out with again too....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migsy Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Lovely. Look forward to seeing the pics x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
