eve Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 hi havent posted fOR a long time. IVE HAD A BABY. having some new hens but ive inherrited 2 marran battams.one dosent lay the other 3 eggs a week. could i just put all the new hens and battams together??? was getting my new hybirds later tonight. fox had my lovely ladies week before xmas.was horrible as they were so friendly and laid brill.son of 3 cried so much. made sure everything secure,havent seen fox since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I'm sure someone more eggsperienced will answer shortly but I would suspect that even though the two groups are new to you, they are still 2 separate groups of not particularly humble birdies, and so intros will be required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I wouldn't risk it. I'd introduce them slowly. Also, it is always a good idea to have a period of at least a week's quarantine, for the avoidance of one flock infecting or infesting the other, and so that you can assess the new ones. Advice on intros here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 well got two new ladies a ranger and a columbine that lays blue green eggs. ive put them together to sleep and will be up early to let them out. fingers crossed they all ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 So how's it going? I hope all is well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 fantastic even had a blue egg every day, ranger not started to lay yet. even battan laying good. think it helped putting them together at night.battams still top chuck!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
