percy049 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Today, we picked up a light sussex (Laura) and a Bluebelle (Binny) (with some red on her belly!). too bad its raining. Very pleased, should get some eggs soon from the bluebelle! The breeder said we could put our 2 existing girls in with them tonight, as its 2 on 2. Is this OK? as long as we take them out early tomorrow. In the box now in the run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossco Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 they will fight in the morning when intruducing new chickens i always let them free range round the garden more room to get away if they need to also i put extra water and food out in a different location to your normal place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Congratulations, they're lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Violet and Bessie were VERY annoyed to see new chickens in their house... Violet sqwarked non-stop so we put her back in the garage. The new girls ignored them mainly, apart from the odd stare-down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkichick Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 They look gorgeous girls! Mine are also working out their order! they are doing short sprints past each other to avoid getting pecked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 They are lovely, be prepared to seperate them though as the sussex looks fairly young and may not be able to stand up to your other girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 yeah she is, she was the one getting picked on by all 3. we've kept them seperated tonight as we didnt introduce them much (rain!). we've put a torch on in the house to try and get them to go in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacake Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 oh they are really lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 aww how lovely Lets hope you get some eggs soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 thanks . We'll have to clip the sussex's wings... when we tried to catch her (as she wouldnt get into the house), she almost got over the fence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 She'll settle down when she starts laying, my sussex was very nervy when she was young, now she follows me round bok boking for treats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Violet (the older one who is charge) squarks NON STOP whenever she sees the new ones. I'm worried about neighbours complaining, and shes staring to loose her voice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 awww they are so lovely congrats when i added my new two to my existing two i let them fr for five then ut them in together as suggested by wernlas and sat and watched and lucky enough there was no fighting at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFeatheredFiend Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Such pretty girls and you have eggcellent taste in breeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
