James516 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 We've had our Gingernut Ranger and Ms Pepperpot from Omlet since May, all going well, no probs, 10-12 eggs a week. I have a run extension, so there's enough room for 3 hens. I'm thinking of getting another one - maybe a Wyandotte. Will adding a single POL hen to these two result in a bloodbath? People seem to be constructing new houses and things - what's the worst that could happen if I just put the new one in with the existing two and leave them to it? They woudn't kill her or anything like that would they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Hi James, There's a really good 'sticky' on the subject at the top of the page. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 You might be better adding two more. Give them more than one food and drink area to make sure they all have access to food and no one goes hungry. Sprinkling sweetcorn for them to share is a good tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I think it depends on the chickens temper. When i tried to introduce mrs. weasley and herro to new chickens they were having none of it and viscously attacked them so i had to seperate them. however, today i introduced one new chicken to my 2 bantams and they got along like a hosue on fire, they even went to roost together 20 mins after. Fingers crossed theyll stay this way. I think it worked out so well though because my bantams are little sweeties and my reddies are little bossy cows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
