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Thanks for your help! That's very reassuring. Yeah, I agree about ensuring that social animals are not kept alone - it seems very cruel to me. I'll definitely keep them apart for a week or two before introducing them. Thanks again! :-)

Hi, We lost one of our two completely inseparable khaki campbell x ducks yesterday and we're concerned about our remaining duck being alone. She seems to be pining for her friend, so we've decided to get her another friend asap. This is probably a dumb question, but I'm just wondering if...

Hehe, thanks anyway! :-)

Wow, thanks everyone for all your advice! Sooo much expertise here on Backyard Chickens!! I'm definitely glad I posted my question. So, I guess the general consensus is that although it can and does work for some, it's a risky venture. I'm thinking at the moment that we'll take our chances and...

Thanks, Bobbi-J and Mustang, for your advice. Wow, 9 roosters! That's impressive!! Mustang, yes, I can see why you find my question about introducing cockerels to the flock confusing! Sorry! What I meant is that we essentially have three separate boys. We have an adult rooster (Henny Penny -...

Wrong forum - please ignore

Sorry, just realized I posted this in the wrong forum. I've now re-posted elsewhere but can't figure out how to delete my original post.

Hi there, I accidentally posted this in the new member introductions section so sorry if you've already read this. I'm hoping some chicken experts here can help me out with some advice. We have a rooster who has now fathered a couple of (now 7 week-old) chicks and I'm pretty sure one is a...

Hi there, I'm hoping some chicken experts here can help me out with some advice. We have a rooster who has now fathered a couple of (now 7 week-old) chicks and I'm pretty sure one is a cockerel. This means we'll have 11 hens and two roosters. I think we have enough hens to accommodate the two...