gonetoearth Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Hi We found a little bantam out by the road and we took her home. We can't find her owners so we're keeping her. (She's lovely.) Anyway, as we already have chickens we need to introduce her to them at some point. We've introduced chickens into our existing flock a few times now so we've some experience of how that goes. We know that we need another young hen or bantam to go with her so that we can introduce two of them to the larger flock else there's a chance they night kill her. She's so tiny. As it's January I'm not sure where I'm going to find young bantams or young hen chicks? Any ideas? Would it best to get another bantam ? Should I get more than one? (Any excuse to get another feathered friend. ) I really don't know what to do for the best her and would love any advice you can offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I would get another bantam yes. Preferably one that's similar to her. Do you know what she is? Can you post a photo. I have seen some for sale lately so you should be able to find something. We'll done for rescuing her - lucky little girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Oo you're very lucky. I'd like to see a photo too please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 How lucky to find a bantam I too would get her a little friend so that you then introduce 2 at a later date. Are you sure she is a girl ? Would also love to see a photo. Just seen your other post and we definitely need photos of pekins and any pekin friends you get her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonetoearth Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 She's a girl... she laid a little egg on Tuesday, which was lovely. It made me believe that she was none the worse for her little adventure out in the open. However she survived for 2 or 3 days out there on her own I can't imagine. There's a fox walks down that track... there are two large boxers that live in the house at the bottom. Although, they are nice dogs and well cared for so perhaps they'd have ignored her even if they had spotted her. She's excited to see us now and 'chucks' away when she spies banana. I'm quite hooked I think she's a pekin but if you think otherwise please let me know. Thank you for all the advice. This is her all dried out and befeathered... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 She's lovely Definitely a sneaky pekin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 She's beautiful. A Pekin for sure. Lavender I would say. Possibly laced, though hard to tell. Be interesting to see what others think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I just knew she'd look like that I assume she has feathery legs and is really quite small and laid you a small cream egg? If so, she is a blue pekin She is a lovely girl, just perfect You just need to find her a name now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Definitely a girl then if she laid you an egg She is very pretty And yes, pekins chatter a lot. Mine love to sit on my lap for a cuddle and chat the whole time they are there. Can't wait to see what friend you will choose her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 She is really sweet, mine love to sit on my lap too and chatter away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonetoearth Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Thank you. It's good to know that she's definitely a pekin and yes we'll get her a Pekin friend (or 2 ... well they'll be a lot room to fill). She does have feathery legs and she did lay a small cream coloured egg. It seemed quite large given the size of her. It's only been a few days but she already comes right up to the door to say hello so I'm hopeful of more cuddles in the future. My big chooks will come and sit on your lap or the back of a garden chair. Pickwick would happily try and sit on your shoulder and I'm sure once she's settled she'll be a great little character to have around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 When LMW was small she had a Pekin that she used to bring into the house and they would sit in front of the t.v. Both engrossed in CBBC. She'd have taken the chook to bed with her if she had had her way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 When LMW was small she had a Pekin that she used to bring into the house and they would sit in front of the t.v. Both engrossed in CBBC. She'd have taken the chook to bed with her if she had had her way Awww, that's really sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaredyhen Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Aww she is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 She is just gorgeous! Lucky her, and lucky you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 It should be possible to get youngsters now. I did a quick google, there's this place in Herefordshire http://www.happyhens.me.uk/page2.htm There will be others. Good luck in your search, vicariously looking forward to seeing what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
