Maxine1 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I was advised to get just two chickens when I bought my eglu, as I was planning to keep them in the run. But I've created a bigger space for them now - and some people say you should always have three. Should I try introducing another one, or leave things as they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Leave it as it is. The 2 oldies will most likely gang up on the newbie. When one of your original birds dies then get 2 more. Your original hen will have the advantage it being her home turf and introductions stand a better chance of being successful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Starting out with three is adviced as you won't be stuck with just one hen, when one dies. But then you do need space for at least 4 hens as you would be adding two new hens to your remaining two. I definitely wouldn't add one now as she likely will be bullied. But as Daphne says, adding two (or even one) when one hen dies is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxine1 Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 Thank you - that sounds like a really good plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
