Luvachicken Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) After a lot of thought, I think I have decided to get Myrtle a little friend. She has been pacing up and down so much - so much so that we blocked off her view of the others - but now she paces in the gap I think she is quite unhappy What kind of friend should I get her - I guess one the same age and definitely the same size - but a wyandotte or something else - I don't want anything huge. When Melody died she weighed approx 2kg so I'm assuming Myrtle is similar. Where can I get 1 bird from ? Can I just bung her in and hope for the best or do I have to still quarantine the new one ? Does a one on one introduction fare better than when introducing groups ? Or would I be better off rehoming Myrtle - but then where would she go Edited October 31, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 You'll be fine introducing one just do it the same as if more. If you explain to supplier you have a lone one then you'll be ok, they just don't want to sell one to live alone. By the way mine pace but only when they see me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 By the way mine pace but only when they see me The others do that kind of pacing but this pacing is just like a poor animal at the zoo In fact she reminds me of one of those little Christmas village aniamations of the ice skaters constantly doing the same thing all the time. I hope I can find her a friend soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Not nice to watch then. Should be lots of wyandottes this time of year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Not nice to watch then. Should be lots of wyandottes this time of year You're right Plum, it's not nice to watch. Any idea where there might be any wyandottes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Aww that sounds like she does want company and hates being alone. Hope you manage to find her a wyandotte pal. Would you go for one already just in lay, and a bit more mature (ie comb grown in) in the hope that she would not put up with any nonsense like a younger pol would? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Try practical poultry adverts and I would google for suppliers. Try Redwing she's got a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Aww that sounds like she does want company and hates being alone. Hope you manage to find her a wyandotte pal. Would you go for one already just in lay, and a bit more mature (ie comb grown in) in the hope that she would not put up with any nonsense like a younger pol would? To be honest, I don't mind whether she is already in lay or not - I just want to get her a friend sooner rather than later. I'm going to get a Practical Poultry, as Plum has suggested, tomorrow and see what I can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Good luck and hope you find her a nice new pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 No need to buy a copy of the magazine. I looked up on their website and it had a section of breeders - you just clicked on the area you live - but sadly couldn't find any wyandottes. There were lots of other nice girls to buy though - but who would she get on best with - one of her own kind or someone totally different ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 The National Show is coming up in a few weeks. They may have some in the sales pens, or how about try calling Redwing who breeds Wyandottes, she may have some available or know of some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 The National Show is coming up in a few weeks. They may have some in the sales pens, or how about try calling Redwing who breeds Wyandottes, she may have some available or know of some. Where is The National Show ? Maybe me and hubby could go to it and choose one from there. I already pm'd Redwing earlier in the week but haven't heard from her yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 It's at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry. weekend 16 & 17 Nov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 It's at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry. weekend 16 & 17 Nov Hmmm quite a long way to go Went to Rokers today they had the usual brown girls which are too big for me, and some bantams. I asked how old the bantams were and was told 14 weeks. Does anyone think one would be ok for Myrtle or is 14 weeks too young ? In a way it might be better for me to rehome Myrtle because I only want to end up with pekins eventually. How would I go about rehoming her or would she be ok with one of the ones I saw today ? I am really struggling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Tough choices. Don't envy you! But for your info, my current chooks are from Rokers and have both been lovely girls so far. No issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 Tough choices. Don't envy you! But for your info, my current chooks are from Rokers and have both been lovely girls so far. No issues. Yes it has been a hard choice but I think we have reached a decision. As for the girls from Rokers, I have 2 from there that I got last June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 After an awful lot of thought, we decided it was best for Myrtle to be rehomed. I contacted the breeder from where I got her from and she was happy to have Myrtle back. The breeder said she would keep her separate for a few days and then let her in a group with a cockerel. I feel guilty about what I did but I know she will be better off with some chickens more her size. And I know that the pekins and Lucie will be better off than if I'd have put Myrtle with them. Hope you're having fun Myrtle xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Well done, she's got her own fella now and company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I had a feeling that would be your decision and it sounds perfect. Myrtle will be so happy with big girls and a big guy to rule the roost so to speak. I'd feel a tad guilty too as she was your girl first, but I bet if you saw her in a couple of weeks she would be just perfectly settled and happy Does that mean any more (little) chickens for you....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Well done you for making the decision that is right your your girl although you must feel sad. Rest assured I bet she will be having a great time when she settles x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Does that mean any more (little) chickens for you....... Hmmm ............maybe but perhaps not just yet. I wouldn't want Myrtle to feel that she was rehomed to be rapidly replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libby22 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Don't feel even a smidge guilty. You have thought long and hard and put Myrtle first - no one could ask for more. I did have to re-home a girl some time ago and I felt awful however, the lady sent me photos of her free ranging in a big flock and she settled right in. Really put my mind at peace. Sure you will find the same in no time at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Don't feel even a smidge guilty. You have thought long and hard and put Myrtle first - no one could ask for more. I did have to re-home a girl some time ago and I felt awful however, the lady sent me photos of her free ranging in a big flock and she settled right in. Really put my mind at peace. Sure you will find the same in no time at all. Awww thank you. I guess it all just feels a bit sad having lost our Daisy in the summer, Melody dying after the thunderstorm, returning 2 guinea pigs back to the pet shop in less than 24 hours and then having to rehome Myrtle. That is a lot of animals I have lost in just a few months. But I do still have the pekins and Lucie and they do make me smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsunset Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Aww, did not mean to make you feel guilty one jot, sorry! Maybe that was very insensitive of me to even suggest it, so am very sorry. I have 3 lovely little Brahmas and to this day as they are only little do not know if they are all girls yet, and if I have a boy or 2/3 may have a decision to make, but as they are now part of my lot and no trouble as yet......really want to keep them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Aww, did not mean to make you feel guilty one jot, sorry! Maybe that was very insensitive of me to even suggest it, so am very sorry. Redsunset, you didn't make me feel guilty so please don't be sorry. You are not insensitive at all and have been very helpful on my post about Myrtle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
