Plum Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 She sounds a real character. I wouldn't worry about putting anything on their combs if it's just a scratch it should dry by morning and heal quickly. they have a good blood supply. If you have some antiseptic like purple spray then use that. Take care they're not bleeding or it'll attract pecking. If it was me I'd continue to attempt to isolate a bit longer then introduce slowly with you on hand to break up any squabbles. Unless like my recent girl she jumped over my shoulder after 2 days and was in with the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Congratulations, I'd missed the post about you bringing her home. I would continue to keep them separate, not so much for the quarantine as to make the introductions easier - the more they can see each other, but not actually fight, the easier it will be. Gradually introduce joint free-ranging time, and let them have the odd fight as long as there's no serious damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I am so pleased she is doing well , I was wondering how she was . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 There must be something in the air this month! She looks lovely, hope she settles in okay. She's a feisty little madam just like my Xena, it was worrying seeing them tussle at first, but they're settling down now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Thanks for the update, lovely to hear about her progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine-chick Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Yay ... another chicken of fate ... I love it So glad you adopted her or should I say she adopted you !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 What a lovely story - I enjoyed reading this. We need more Polly photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissPug+Chooks Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 I shall upload some tonight xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissPug+Chooks Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Here are some pics This is a pic of the residents - Ginger and Pickle and more of Polly! Any ideas on her breed? X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Aww, what great photos She looks likes my goldline, which is a Rhode Island Red x Light sussex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 What great photos , she seems to have settled in really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissPug+Chooks Posted September 26, 2011 Author Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hello thanks she doing great! Her comb and wattles are gettin more deeper red everyday Shes is properly mingling with them now without too much problem; when shall i sneak her in at night? She wanders off on her own at night back to her quarantine pen bless her...shes been into the eglu so knows it exits! Would i be better locking her in the eglu run in the eve so she follows the girls? Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 just caught up with this thread and so happy you have decided to adopt Polly she is lovely... I'd maybe wait a few more days before integrating them at night....... in my experience the longer they have had to get used to each other the better it goes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 How's Polly doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissPug+Chooks Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hello! Its gone really well! Polly was fully integrated a week ago and now you wouldn't know that she is the 'new' hen - they look as though they have all been together for ever! Polly's comb and wattles are now a nice deep red rather than a pale human skin pink colour which is a good sign and she has got the hang off layers pellets too! We had a dodgy few days when we had the heatwave where she just laid in the cool dirt patches and slept A LOT of the day despite being offered water and food...she just wasn't interested. I noticed hat she started puking slime with grass in so helped her a long the way of emptying her crop and the next day (with a bit of probiotic yoghurt) she was back to herself and not had a down day since! She lays beautiful big brown eggs of which are going down very nicely at the yard where I keep my horse - everyone wants to buy Polly Polly Eggs! We are planning on building a WIR however avaries4u said that we are too far away so I'm trying to convince my OH to build one - although he can hardly hang a picture on the wall eventually we'll get one I think! It would be nice to have some more chickens once we have the WIR and I might upgrade from a to a if we get more - just need to ensure I can sell the eggs! All in all a lovely story and I'm chuffed that shes entered our lives - we always know which one she is when they are under the kitchen window due to her 'husky' voice! <3 xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 That's lovely, thank you for the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Ah well done for rescuing Polly, I'm glad she's settled in well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackian Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Really to pleased to have an update . I was wondering how she was getting on . To bring home was the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I was reading the initial page and thinking take her home, take her home. Then I saw that you had added her to your signature, so you already had, lovely story so glad it's all worked out for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I missed the original posts on this delightful thread, and really enjoyed reading through the whole thing just now. It has made a lovely start to my weekend I'm so glad you gave Polly Polly a happy, fox free home! I can see that she may also have set a trend for more chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
