Good Move, Bad Move???

[Big Joe 77]

I have two Buff Orps & I just got a Black Sex Linked. I put the BSL in the pen with my Buffs & the BSL isn't liking them to much. She is attacking them constantly so I seperated them. Is this problem likely to clear up once they get use to each other or did I make a bad move buying the BSL???

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[mhamilton]

Are that all the same approx age and or size?

 

[Big Joe 77]

The BSL is larger than the two Buffs, one Buff is around 3-4 months the other Buff is around 4-5months & I'm not sure how old the BSL is but she looks to be around the 6 month age, but I'm not 100%.

 

[redsoxs]

I'd give it a little more time - make sure all the birds have plenty of space - sometimes close confinement causes squabbles. Good luck to you!

 

[Big Joe 77]

I have them in a 6'x10' pen, is that enougj space for 3 hens??? Thanks

 

[redsoxs]

I have them in a 6'x10' pen, is that enougj space for 3 hens??? Thanks

Yes, that is more than adequate. I can only suggest more time. Sorry I don't have more to offer!

 

[mhamilton]

Chickens definitely have their own pecking order, and if you introduce someone new, they of course will establish a new order, is the fighting simple or really aggressive?

 

[Big Joe 77]

Well, I've just put them back together in the pen & so far so good. Thanks

 

[mhamilton]

So until further notice.... Good move? Case closed?