Hey I'm in Denver too! There's a few Facebook groups (colorado chickens and colorado backyard chickens) that are great for advice if your on there! I had to rehome a roo last year it's not too difficult to find someone who will take one.
Thanks to everyone who gave me advice and helpful hints! My new girl is finally a part of the group they don't pick on her anymore and she steps right in the way to get snacks!! I'm so thankful and we've already gotten 4 eggs from her :)
Thanks guys ill try separating the meanies and just have her and a nice one. I do worry about her getting sick from the stress, I've never had to integrate chickens before so this has been tough!
Thank you so much everyone! They are ok free ranging but still pick on her in tight quarters. She does however take over the roost the others won't roost with her. This morning it looked like maybe two were roosting. Idk I'm just hoping for the best...she's so sweet they should love her lol
So I introduced a new hen to my flock. My birds are 16 weeks the new one is a year old. My other birds are so mean to her that she walks around scared or sits inside the coop alone without food and water. I have to get her out and separate them for her to eat. I'm just not sure the best way to...
Hello everyone. I recently found out that my silkie is a rooster. We're not allowed to have roosters in Denver. Does anyone have a silkie hen they would trade me? My 3 kids are heartbroken we all loved the silkie so much! I feel that if I traded or even bought another silkie hen it would lessen...
Anyone in the Denver or nearby area with white or tan silkie chicks? Ive been searching for any from a few days to 3 weeks to fit in with my other baby chicks. Please let me know. Thanks :)