I have two flocks of chickens that live in separate, but adjacent, coops - 3 two-month-old Silkies and 5 larger older hens (Sussex & Cochin).
Because two of my young Silkies turned out to be roos, I have to rehome two or all of them (I'm not allowed to have roos). I would love to keep my little girl, but am concerned she'll get too lonely. The coops are adjacent and separated by a fence... can seeing the other hens provide her with enough company? Should I get new chicks for her to be with? Would my bunny be a good companion for her?
Also, if there's anyone in the Burlingon County, NJ area who would like the Silkies, please let me know!
Here's a link to my blog with pictures of my set-up (the silkies live in the "addition" with another little hen house... the big girls now have a large part of the garden as their new run):
pictures of my coop
Thank you!!
Because two of my young Silkies turned out to be roos, I have to rehome two or all of them (I'm not allowed to have roos). I would love to keep my little girl, but am concerned she'll get too lonely. The coops are adjacent and separated by a fence... can seeing the other hens provide her with enough company? Should I get new chicks for her to be with? Would my bunny be a good companion for her?
Also, if there's anyone in the Burlingon County, NJ area who would like the Silkies, please let me know!
Here's a link to my blog with pictures of my set-up (the silkies live in the "addition" with another little hen house... the big girls now have a large part of the garden as their new run):
pictures of my coop
Thank you!!
