I got a young hen to bring in as a friend for my Patti. I put them in the same pen, but have them separated by a screen wire barrier so they can see each other. The new hen is pacing and fussy. How long do y'all keep them separated like that, before allowing them to come together?
We have (had) two pet chickens, Emma and Patti. They were siblings, quiet, peaceful and loving. They spend part of every day, putzing around the yard, sitting on the front porch, and being petted. Since chickens are social, I should have seen this coming...I talked of getting another in the...