Hello! I currently have a hen, who I've had for 4 years. She was part of a trio (rooster & another hen) who both passed away 2.5 years ago. My hen, Dawn, has been alone for 2.5 years now. Two weeks ago we introduced 2 new & younger chickens to her. One of the new hens(Jolene) and Dawn are going at it (no blood yet) and the other youngest new chicken(Loretta) is just afraid and scatters away. Dawn has always been very docile and a very easy hen, until now. She is visibly upset and has begun pecking even at me. Is it possible she has been alone for so long that she is not interested in belonging to a trio again?
Also, should I wait any longer to see if behaviors get better or should I return new chickens and let Dawn go back to being alone(which she appeared not to have an issue with)? Thanks in advance
Also, should I wait any longer to see if behaviors get better or should I return new chickens and let Dawn go back to being alone(which she appeared not to have an issue with)? Thanks in advance