- May 7, 2012
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I have 3 "Special Needs" Cockerells. They are Production Reds and are missing significant portions of their feet and one is missing part of of a wing. Because they have trouble walking sometimes, don't perch well or fly well, I have segregated them from my other chickens. They are wonderful birds who have fought hard to survive so I really hate to dispatch them. However, my fear is that they will be mistreated by the healthy chickens and may even be killed because of their disability.

Here are my questions:
Here are my questions:
- Am I right to keep them separated from the healthy chickens?
- Can I keep them together as a flock as long as I don't introduce any pullets to the group?
- If I have to eliminate 2 of them, should I find a pullet companion for the one I end up keeping?