MikeGH Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 We got our Eglu Go Up last spring & installed 3 hens who were quite happy & regular layers but unfortunately lost one of the birds to a fox on Christmas Day! This was not from the Eglu I must add but the supplementary run we had. We want to add 2 more birds (to have a spare!), should I add the two new ones at the same time or individually a month or so apart? The one we lost was the passive one letting the 2 others take charge. Any advice gratefully received, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Sorry to hear you lost a hen! Definitely introduce two hens at a time. Adding a single hen to an existing flock can be very very difficult and should only be done if you have no other option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wh hens Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 As catails said you have to add at least 2 at a time I lost my hen to the fox a week before Xmas. I wanted more hybrids but they were not available until February so I had to get 2 purebreeds instead. So get two at the same time ( I would recommend hybrids) Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
