softyandrosiearmy Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I really would like more hens because we have a ton of space but my head hen (felicity) when mixed with other chickens really likes to lay down the law and I was wondering if I could get away with some really healthy hybrids that coud stick up for themselves. On the other hand I have a really chilled hen called Cridwen who is protected by Felicity but she might get pick on?? Arggg. Please help!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Getting new hens mixes put the pecking order anyway so there is no way of knowing how it will work out. I'd go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softyandrosiearmy Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Thanks. I'm looking for some sturdy looking hybrids so the can stand up for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 more hens... always more hens Felicity will soon get the pecking order established and if you get 3 or more she will have more than on to pick on so no-one will get all her attention. May I suggest tho that you don't get them too young, if she is as dominant as you say they will need to stand up for themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyann Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Oh definitely morehens, you have to, it would be crazy not to I have found from my collection and the collection of hybrids in the nursing home where Dad is, the fiestiest of the bunch are: Black rocks Bluebelle Silver Sussex Lohmann Brown Hope this helps!! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BocBoc Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Yes, yes you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 always Morehens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softyandrosiearmy Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Thanks all. Today two Hipswell Sussex's accidently (jokes) flew into my car when we stopped off at the garden centre and we are introducing them now!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hello Winnie and Gwen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 you should know better to ask the folks on here as its like BGT and its a big yes from me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 If only I had the space. I would get more like a SHOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softyandrosiearmy Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 I knew you would want me to get new hens!!! They are sorting out the pecking order and it seems Winnie is top and even Felicity is backing down. I think it will all be over soon as they are not fighting too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasha and kev Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Oh definitely morehens, you have to, it would be crazy not to I have found from my collection and the collection of hybrids in the nursing home where Dad is, the fiestiest of the bunch are: Black rocks Bluebelle Silver Sussex Lohmann Brown Hope this helps!! Good luck! we have a bluebelle,shes so soft but my god anyone goes near the hen house while shes laying wow,never knew chickens could be so loud,x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softyandrosiearmy Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 I recently renamed Winnie - Tilly short for Atilla the Hen because she is head hen and Winnie just didn't suit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Glad it is all working out. I've got a cat called Tilly. So obviously I like the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
