iar fach goch Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 we have recently lost two of our old girls and were looking to replace with two youngsters. Have successfully managed various introductions over the years, always adding two pol to our existing two. I have just been offered two older hens by a friend who is giving up chicken keeping, do you think they would manage to sort themselves out and live happily with our other ladies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iar fach goch Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Well, they are on their way here as I type, I'm really excited as previously we've only ever had one type of hybrid, and these are apparently a Rhode Island Red and a Sussex. Wish me luck with the intro's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egghead68 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Yes but you need to introduce them slowly. There are lots of posts on the boards about the best way to do it. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iar fach goch Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Never had such an easy intro - all girls sleeping, eating and free ranging together! New girls already run down the garden when they see me and let me pick them up, they are obviously used to lots of cuddles! Am so excited to have been able to put a white chicken on my signature! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsatroy Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Great that your intro went so well! I'd love to get a few more girls ( don't tell OH) but the prospect of the intor has always made me a bit cautious. Glad you were successful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
