*Buff Orpington Thread!*

[N2nicole]

Miss puffy this morning

 

[BayBay Peepers]

Pretty gal

 

[MesMama]

Talking about de-worming, my mom and I thought it might be good to de-worm mine? Just as a precaution, is it necessary? And how do you know if they have worms?

 

[Wyandotte103]

So cute and spunky! That's what I love about this breed. They are all individual and unique, and can be quiet and suck-ups (I love it when they do this!) or they can be dominant and spunky. Or they could be both...

 

[Peanutsmomma]

So That's how you spell 'wonky'.

All I could come up with was wonka. Not enough caffine yet.

Lol!!!

 

[BayBay Peepers]

Talking about de-worming, my mom and I thought it might be good to de-worm mine? Just as a precaution, is it necessary? And how do you know if they have worms?

It's up to you whether or not you want to worm. The only real way to know is to get a fecal test done at the vet. Or to actually see a large infestation. I wouldn't say it's necessary, but I wouldn't say you never need to de-worm either. Some people do every 6 months, others when they're sick, and others just don't do it.

 

[N2nicole]

Pretty gal

Thanks!

 

[MesMama]

It's up to you whether or not you want to worm.  The only real way to know is to get a fecal test done at the vet.  Or to actually see a large infestation.  I wouldn't say it's necessary, but I wouldn't say you never need to de-worm either.  Some people do every 6 months, others when they're sick, and others just don't do it. 

Thank you! I think I may just hold off on worming for now.

 

[Wyandotte103]

What age do you think I could introduce my younger chickens to my older ladies? I've been wanting to, but I don't want any trouble.

 

[BayBay Peepers]

Keep in mind there will be at least a little scuffling as they figure out the pecking order...

But when they are of similar size you can introduce them. I would let them see each other without contact for a while first. Then you have two options. You can either let them go together during the day together orrr introduce the new girls at night. I have a had a lot of luck with a nighttime add. After I let them see each other a while I wait until dark and just plop the new girls on the roost.

How old are your young and older hens?