Hello, raising chickens in TN.

[Cwynkoop08]

hello, my husband and I started raising chickens a year ago and I absolutely love them to death! Didn’t realize they would be so much fun. Although, I may have made a grave mistake. I separated a brooding hen from the flock to keep her safe. She had a beautiful chick but now they’ve been separated from the flock for a while. I’ve read the other may have forgotten her and may attack her and her chick when I try to reintroduce her. is there a way to do this safely? Need advice please..

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!! Good luck!

 

[janiedoe]

Hello, welcome to BYC.
Every situation depends on the personalities and dynamics of the flock. Without knowing anything about your flock, my suggestion would be to section off a bit of your run with hardware cloth. Put a small hut on weather proofed housing inside. Add mom and the chick. The other hens will get used to them soon. Then, after a week or so, you can observe while letting them out in the big run.
Good luck!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Good luck reintegrating mom and her kid.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Flock! And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska.

 

[Isadora]

Hello and welcome to BYC! I'm so glad you decided to join our friendly and helpful community.
Janie have some good advice above about how to reintegrate painlessly.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC. It's not about 'forgetting' her. It's all about assuring their position in the pecking order. Gradual introduction, monitoring, space and hiding places all aid in reintegration.

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of, with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined us. Best of luck with your hen and chick

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us