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    Introducing A Younger hen

    Sorry I possibly phrased that part wrongly, what I meant was last year we introduced the hen (who passed away recently) we went through the same situation establishing the pecking order. The difference this time is that unlike last year there is a year age gap between both hens (the young 18...
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    Introducing A Younger hen

    Thanx for the reply ... Iv decided to keep the young hen in the house tonite
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    Introducing A Younger hen

    Hi there, Looking for a little advice. I had 2 red leghorns about 15months old unfortunately one had to be put to sleep. I have now introduced a 18 week old white leghorn to my 15month old hen who is constantly attacking/pecking her and the young hen seems really frightened. This happened last...
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    My New hen is attacking my younger hen.

    Thanks for the replies guys both hens seem to be getting along a lot better...the younger just keeps outta the way but she has started getting brave and stealing the odd raisin treat from the older one. The older hen has actually started laying yesterday and again today so fingers crossed its...
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    My New hen is attacking my younger hen.

    Thanks I really appreciate your reply. Its been a tough few days having to get rid of the rooster and then this happening but its good to know it should settle down. Incidentally the new hen is actually very placid and friendly with the kids and has started coming to them for treats and is happy...
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    My New hen is attacking my younger hen.

    I am new to chicken keeping, I had a hen and rooster from 2 weeks old but unfortunately had to get rid of the rooster recently due to his loud calling. We managed to relocate him to a good home and he is doing good. I bought a new hen as a companion to my own hen (who is around 17weeks), this...
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