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    Chicken intergrating! I don't know if I have the stomach for it!

    They we're neighbours for just over 3 weeks. The new girls we're in a Prefab coop and it sprung a leak. And everything seemed all good between the two factions so I bit the bullet and moved them in. It's the new girls harrassing the OGs. Really took me by surprise. They are a similar age and...
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    Chicken intergrating! I don't know if I have the stomach for it!

    Thanks so much for your reply! They have settled a lot but I think I have identified the leader. I intend to put her back in her seperate wee house and see how that goes. I have read so much about behaviour that establishes a pecking order but it's so hard to watch. They're just so...
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    Chicken intergrating! I don't know if I have the stomach for it!

    Hi all, So wee update. I've extended my run, quarantined my new chooks (2x Belgian D'Anvers) and did the see but not touch system and added hiding places and extra food and water and roosts. And this morning I put the new D'Anvers in and they are so nasty! I'm finding it a struggle not to take...
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    newbie from down under

    Hi and welcome from fellow Australian :)
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    How to chose new chickens to add to flock?

    Thanks! Salmon Faverolles sound ideal! And looking pretty certainly doesn't hurt. I'm extending my run this weekend so hopefully I'll be able to progress with new family members soon :)
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    How to chose new chickens to add to flock?

    Yeah the run and coop were the same size. I have since built an extension off the side to make the run larger but I don't know how much space it adds. I didn't really measure it. But I will. I think when we move we make a priority of the property to have enough space for the chooks. We would...
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    How to chose new chickens to add to flock?

    Amazing! Thanks so so much! These are the dimensions of their wee house. I have built an extension to the run but they aren't out there every day. House H1.8- W1.5- D1.5 Run H1.8- W1.5 D-1.5 They also have a chook tractor for some additional excitement in their days. I really want happy...
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    How to chose new chickens to add to flock?

    Thank you so much! I really just want everyone to be nice to each other and for it to be a magical and kind experience but I feel that is wishful thinking! I don't have any photos at present and don't know the dimensions, I'll get onto that tomorrow. I'm wanting to get bantams to save space and...
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    How to chose new chickens to add to flock?

    Thanks for your reply. I only lost the one little lady, she had some kind tumour apparently. Quite a few trips to the vet but we couldn't figure out why she was struggling until we lost her. I wouldn't mind more d'uccle's they are wee cuties. But wouldn't mind mixing it up a bit. So 4 weeks...
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    How to chose new chickens to add to flock?

    Hi all, I have recently lost one of 3 Belgian d'uccle ladies. So the 2 i have remaining, Hilda and Nancy are really very placid but I don't feel 2 is enough. So I am hoping to add 2 additional chickens. I was just hoping there would be some breed or variety that would fit with my crew with the...
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    New member introduction

    Welcome! I'm new too!
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    Thrilled to be here!

    Thank you all so much for your warm welcome!
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    Thrilled to be here!

    Hello all! My name is Heather. I'm new to the chook community. But really enjoying being a chicken mum. I have 2 Belgian d'uccle ladies Hilda and Nancy (up until recently had 3 but lost my dear Pearl). Really excited to be a part of this community and get involved in some discussions. Can't...
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