LolaLayla Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I got my Silkies in January and they have free ranged with my original hybrids for a long while. Sometimes the situation is more harmonious than others However I have not managed to get them to share the same eglu. I did try once and then one of my hybrids became ill and I went back to using two eglus. On Tuesday I cleaned out both the eglus and was really fed up with the situation (probably not helped by it aggravating my bad back). Anyway I decided to let them have one eglu to share and surprisingly once it was dark they were all in there quite happy. There had been a bit of pushing and shoving leading up to darkness but they seemed fine and have survived two nights now with no injuries. The Silkies still get bossed about a bit but it has actually worked positively as Estelle was starting to be a bit broody but the hybrids got her out the nest box so that one of them could lay so all's well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Yay, I'm glad things turned out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Glad it's worked out does that mean that you have a spare eglu you could fill?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted August 24, 2012 Author Share Posted August 24, 2012 Yes, I do have a spare eglu but I think I have most of my extra time filled with looking after puppy so will just keep it for emergencies All still going well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 That's good news . Anything that saves you damaging your back again can't be bad . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
