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[Beth G.]

Where is Ivoryton? If it's not far I can maybe teach you but, I personally do not like doing the silkies

If you had a meat bird or another meaty like white or yellow skinned bird I'd be happy to help you out.
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[Beth G.]

Sorry clarify:

I would make her stop being a broody. A few days of separation can help from her two pullets. But, only if they are ready to be on their own. I would sneak all three of them in at night after Bobby is done being a broody. Usually once a hen has been separated from her babes, she stopps the fluffing out and protection needs. But, I will say this is not a fool proof plan b/c I have a few hens myself that no matter how hard I try It is soooooo hard to break the cycle and even when I separate them they still do the broody mamma routine.

Either way with or without trying to break the broody out of her, ALWAYS, sneak new birds in after Dark. Use minimal light when going in with them and make sure they are calm before you gently place them on the roost. (don't attempt the roost with silkies) Then sneak out and I'm sure you will hear a few purrs from the girls in the coop but, they will not attack her at night. Then at first light make sure you are up and out there to open up the coop and give her ample space to get out of harms way.

Remember, chickens will always form a chain of pecking order with or without you trying to mediate. It's something that needs to be done and unfortunately it is very hard to watch. But, after a few days they ususally settle down.

Now, if you had a rooster.............that would solve alot of the hen pecking! But, I know some of you can not have them.
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[new chick 203]

Sounds like I just need to man-up and be brave.

Beth G. :

Sorry clarify:

I would make her stop being a broody. A few days of separation can help from her two pullets. But, only if they are ready to be on their own. I would sneak all three of them in at night after Bobby is done being a broody. Usually once a hen has been separated from her babes, she stopps the fluffing out and protection needs. But, I will say this is not a fool proof plan b/c I have a few hens myself that no matter how hard I try It is soooooo hard to break the cycle and even when I separate them they still do the broody mamma routine.

Either way with or without trying to break the broody out of her, ALWAYS, sneak new birds in after Dark. Use minimal light when going in with them and make sure they are calm before you gently place them on the roost. (don't attempt the roost with silkies) Then sneak out and I'm sure you will hear a few purrs from the girls in the coop but, they will not attack her at night. Then at first light make sure you are up and out there to open up the coop and give her ample space to get out of harms way.

Remember, chickens will always form a chain of pecking order with or without you trying to mediate. It's something that needs to be done and unfortunately it is very hard to watch. But, after a few days they ususally settle down.

Now, if you had a rooster.............that would solve alot of the hen pecking! But, I know some of you can not have them.
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[bella1210]

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i argee with beth G. it works good when you put them in at night because then they do not notice in the morring

 

[Egg Crate]

Ivoryton is a village in Essex. I don't have any meat birds, just my layers and the (THREE!) roosters. I understand your hesitation, it's not something I look forward too at all. Just can't believe they BOTH turned out to be roosters. Hopefully somebody will claim them. I don't have many other options.

Beth G. :

Where is Ivoryton? If it's not far I can maybe teach you but, I personally do not like doing the silkies

If you had a meat bird or another meaty like white or yellow skinned bird I'd be happy to help you out.
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[BirdsinBethel]

Ron, have you tried Craigs List? Or googled 'chicken rescue' to see what might come up? If it's 'adopt or eat' you might have some luck... If you're on Facebook look up Coleen's chicken rescue -or I can pass on your contact info to her via Facebook if you're not on there, just let me know.
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[Egg Crate]

Thanks Jen, I'll look up Coleen on FB. r

 

[Beth G.]

Well, I guess it's the black skin that creeps me out and the black meat and purple bones too. I know in Asian countries it's considered a great dish. But, I personally have never owned a silkie I didn't love. So, it makes it even harder to do the deed. I can handle pretty much anything else except silkies

Oh, and Ivoryton, is a bit far for me too. I live in Northern New Haven County. I have a sister that lives in Deep River and there is no good way to get from here to there under 1 hr and 20 mins.
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[Beth G.]

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Yeah Jill man up

 

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