counturchickens Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I know there are lots of these questions, but here goes. We have 2 existing ex batts who are very healthy. We have had 3 new ones, 2 are very feisty but one is a bit more timid and at the bottom of the pecking order. When we let them out the 2 feisty ones have been scaring off the 2 older ones! There hasn't been any blood split, just some chasing. The OH thinks we should try putting the most timid one in with the 2 older ones, is this worth a try? We plan to have all 5 in the cube with an extended run in a couple of weeks anyway, but he reckons the 2 existing ones will be nicer to the timid newbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Must be worth a try you can always seperate if there are problems. Let us know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 We've put of the merging idea, one of the existing ex batts has started laying softies, and I think has eaten an egg today. Got hold of some limestone flour and have been adding to feed. I am wondering if the stress of the newbies being around has caused this? The 2 older girls seem distinctly put out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
