SapphicDyad
In the Brooder
- Apr 26, 2018
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Hello everyone! My girlfriend and I run this account, my name is Melody and her name is Melissa. We have been raising chickens for several months now and we're kind of new at this. We have 2 dark brown Bantam hens and 3 Silkies even smaller than the Bantams. We had 2 plymouth rock chickens that were much bigger than the rest and they were mean to the other chickens, pecking at them and leaving wounds so we gave them away. Last month we got 6 Rhode Island red chicks. We know that those get quite big so we were wondering if we're going to have the same problem and if we need to separate them or if we can eventually incorporate them in. The weather just started getting warmer so we have sectioned off a part of the run so they can have some outside time as well as get acquainted with the other chickens through the fence. Any information you guys can offer would be greeaaatttt!
We also have a duck whom was left alone due to a raccoon unfortunately taking away his best friend. He was sad after that and didn't want to eat or be with the chickens for about a week, but he is happy now and recovered from that terrible accident. We got 2 new baby ducks and we're not sure how well he will befriend them. The ducks are currently in the separated section in the run with the other chicks. His home is right next to the fence so he is able to get some face to face time through the fence. He does like to drink their water through the fence shamelessly. When and how can we go about introducing the ducks and have them in the same area?
We also have a duck whom was left alone due to a raccoon unfortunately taking away his best friend. He was sad after that and didn't want to eat or be with the chickens for about a week, but he is happy now and recovered from that terrible accident. We got 2 new baby ducks and we're not sure how well he will befriend them. The ducks are currently in the separated section in the run with the other chicks. His home is right next to the fence so he is able to get some face to face time through the fence. He does like to drink their water through the fence shamelessly. When and how can we go about introducing the ducks and have them in the same area?
We are glad you joined this flock!
