TheChickieMama
In the Brooder
- Dec 16, 2017
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Hi everyone,
I had three hens that I had been raising since this past April. Tuesday night, two of the three were killed by what I believe was a weasel. We are working on securing the coop better, especially at night.
My problem is that now I have one lonely hen, Grace. She really is a survivor- she was always picked on by the other two. I need to get her a new friend so she is not alone, or possible two new friends.
Most of what I'm reading is saying I need to quarantine new chickens for a month before introducing them to the existing flock, AKA Grace. Will Grace be okay by herself for a month plus, until we have a healthy, quarantined bird to add to her home?
I know this is a dumb question, but is there ANYTHING I can do to cut down quarantine time? Medicines, vet visits? I feel so terrible our Grace is now all alone. :'(
Or maybe there's another idea I'm just not thinking of, that will get a new bird in to the coop quickly?
Thank you!
I had three hens that I had been raising since this past April. Tuesday night, two of the three were killed by what I believe was a weasel. We are working on securing the coop better, especially at night.
My problem is that now I have one lonely hen, Grace. She really is a survivor- she was always picked on by the other two. I need to get her a new friend so she is not alone, or possible two new friends.
Most of what I'm reading is saying I need to quarantine new chickens for a month before introducing them to the existing flock, AKA Grace. Will Grace be okay by herself for a month plus, until we have a healthy, quarantined bird to add to her home?
I know this is a dumb question, but is there ANYTHING I can do to cut down quarantine time? Medicines, vet visits? I feel so terrible our Grace is now all alone. :'(
Or maybe there's another idea I'm just not thinking of, that will get a new bird in to the coop quickly?
Thank you!