So im very new to this thread and im not one to use forums but im kinda desperate so here i go.
I raised 2 baby silkie chooks. (was told they were both hens) but one ended up being a rooster so eventually he had to go because i live in the suburbs. I kept my lovely silkie hen. Very tame. But she needed friends so we bought another 2 silkie hens around the same age. But for a couple of days now im seeing my tame silkie left out and running away from the other two, sitting by herself and looking very lonely. I understand theres a pecking order and one of the chooks gives her a nip now and then but im starting to get worried. Anyone have any advice? or tips i could use to fix this? Do i need a fourth chook to even it out? should i replace the one picking on her?
I raised 2 baby silkie chooks. (was told they were both hens) but one ended up being a rooster so eventually he had to go because i live in the suburbs. I kept my lovely silkie hen. Very tame. But she needed friends so we bought another 2 silkie hens around the same age. But for a couple of days now im seeing my tame silkie left out and running away from the other two, sitting by herself and looking very lonely. I understand theres a pecking order and one of the chooks gives her a nip now and then but im starting to get worried. Anyone have any advice? or tips i could use to fix this? Do i need a fourth chook to even it out? should i replace the one picking on her?