Minty_76 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 and got my hens! An Australorp bantam (Pippin), a white Old English Game (Boki-Boki (who chose us!) and a partridge Wyandotte (Henrietta Peck). They are sorting themselves out now as the Australorp is pecking the OEG. I'm a bit scared to be honest and am a bit wary of them! They are quite quiet but the OEG is the most chatty so I hope the neighbours appreciate this! Did anyone else feel a bit sick and nervous when they first got theirs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Definitely . The nerves soon subside when you realise they know what they're supposed to do, even if we don't at first . Congratulations on your new girls, we'll be needing some photos, you do realise . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty_76 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Yes I will be putting up some photos soon. Is it normal for one to get pecked a lot. I feel really bad for her. Will it get better when they get used to each other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I was exactly the same , three months ago I put a post on here panicing as when my girls came towards me I froze Everyone on here was so helpful with their tips and now 3 months on I would not change my girls for the world and I don't freeze , ,I pick them up , talk to them all the time and wonder why I was so wary of them ...You will love them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 It will get better but you'll need to keep an eye open for any injuries, especially if they bleed as then they will probably really have a go . A quick squirt with a water pistol can work wonders . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanTheDiver Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 A quick squirt with a water pistol can work wonders . I will second that, works every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty_76 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 well to my amazement they all put themselves to bed at dusk which made my job easier! No fighting so hopefully a good sign! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
