We decided to take care of the old hen first. The maran actually seems to have done alright today. No new blood and she and the old gal were roosting next to each other. Maybe all hope is not lost. We butchered a rooster yesterday and still have another to do before we get to these girls so they have a little longer to see if they can get along. This chicken business is so hard some times. I'm hoping they will still prove me wrong, a know 11th hour reprieve of sorts. It would be nice to keep her since she lays eggs ever single day, lovely coffee colored tongs with dark chocolately spots. I can hope!