CharLeila Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Hi, had my first loss today. Hilda took herself off to the nesting box, made herself comfy and quietly slipped away . I decided to man up and double bagged her, not the easiest thing to do! The question is, do I buy another one to introduce to my 3 others or would it be best to wait unitl I loose another and introduce 2 new girls to 2 existing? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 so sorry to your loss. It will be better to introduce 2 v 2. You should never introduce only 1, as they will be very badly picked on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Sorry to hear it. I'd definitely introduce 2 if at all possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharLeila Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 I thought the introduction of 2 would be the answer. The next question is do I now go and find another 2 or wait? My run doesn't look right with only 3 girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharLeila Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 Does anyone know where to buy some nice girls near Peterborough? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 So sorry about Hilda . I agree with the above, get 2 or if you have room get three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Sorry to hear about Hilda. What about Minimeadows near Northampton, my latest ones came from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Does anyone know where to buy some nice girls near Peterborough? Cheers Try Westaway Poultry in Wing (Rutland). I'm not sure how up to date the website is, try ringing to find out what birds he has in stock. He has a good reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharLeila Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 Great, thanks. Think I will try Westaway first as it is only up the road. Will let you know how it goes. The plan is to come home with 2 on Saturday. Today will consist of chicken introduction research! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Sorry to hear about Hilda. I agree with the others introduce two. Do you have any seperate accomadation? Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharLeila Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 I dont really have seperate accomodaton but I can seperate my run with some chicken wire I have. What would you suggest with regards to accom? would I need somewhere seperate for them to sleep too? Just spoken to Bob at Westaway and he has about 100 hens at POL ranging from £12.50 - £15.00. Sounds like a good price. Will let you know what we come home with. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rhode Island Red Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Sorry to hear about your girlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Sorry to hear about Hilda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Maybe get some ex batts, a bit of tlc and they are perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I am fortunate to have a big garden... introductions are done by putting new hens in a cobbled together pen for the day of purchase then when the others are asleep I lift my newbies into the coop..following morning I let them out and all is ok.....maybe I have been lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharLeila Posted June 4, 2011 Author Share Posted June 4, 2011 Wow, how easy do you make that sound! I've managed to borrow a cat carrier thing to use but I't might be too small. Possibly getting a Blue Orpington! Think I'll do the same as you, lindafw. Will let you know what happens tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
