Chickabee Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I recently got a laced polish bantam. She's very young and very beautiful. However after having a very bad experience with introducing a new hen to my girls I have been very cautious. (Hence I now have 2 Eglus). I built a cage for the newcomer inside my walk in run. I let her out once and the girls went for her very badly. So back in her small cage she went. Today, about 3 weeks later, I let the big girls out. Let the youngster in the run, then put everyone back in together with some lovely corn. It worked! She's even roosting with them tonight (after a little persuasion with a broom, as I can't get in the run). I'm so happy, as no doubt she is too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Congratulations on the intro! Any photos of them together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Keep an eye on her. I've had to separate my Polish Bantams from the big girls who take a fancy to their posh hair - and eat it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 As Patricia has said, you do have to be careful with them; I put it down to the other birds not being able to 'read' them as the eyes are obscured. You get the same thing with dogs which have hair-covered eyes. Having said that, I had a Polish x Araucana once and she was fine, but I did trim her top knot back so she could see, and the others could see her too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 She's doing ok at the moment. A few pecks from the others this morning, but nothing too bad. They are directly outside the French doors to my lounge so I watch them all the time . I take photos all the time, as I use my I pad, but can't seem to get them on this forum. Any idea how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 There's a thread in the FAQ section with instructions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Really pleased she is settling in. I love my Polands big time Would be so nice to see a photo of your girly, especially as my laced Poland went to the great meal worm store in the sky this year and I miss her. By the way, your Poland might like another Poland friend. I've found my Polands do everything together. This is what I do to add a picture 1. Load it onto Photobucket 2. Click on the 'IMG thumb nail' and do Ctrl C on my key board 3. Go to my post on this forum and do Ctrl V on my key board Hey Presto - a Poland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thank you. Will give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Now just need to know how to make it smaller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoachedPlease Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Oh how gorgeous..and I am not a Poland fan usually. She is soooo pretty! Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Oh now I am just so I've been trying for quite some time to get a silver laced Poland. Mind you, you now need a gold laced to go with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 The entire brood (not an easy photo Plus one 2 Ginger nut rangers - Pamlar and Peggy 1 cream legbar - Joyce 1 silver laced - Cleopatra 1 hybrid not sure black with ginger flecks round her head and nack - fleckle 1 Silkie - FiFi 1 light Sussex reverse - Maggie 1 9 month old guide dog puppy - Becket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Fabulous photos I was going to ask what type of chicken was in the basket and on perch Yes my run is full of rammel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 What a lovely collection and your set up looks lovely. You have grass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Grass, yes but not for long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I love your chicken run cleaner - the dog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
