Hen fights

[Mrs. K]

A lot depends on the size of your set up. With only have three birds - that indicates to me that your set up might be small. Could you post a picture.

The trick will be finding a day old chick this time of year.

 

[gossamer]

Depends on how you plan on adding it. If you're going to tuck it under the broody, that's one route, though you must be prepared to raise it yourself in case she does not accept it.

If you plan on raising it yourself, then you will need an integration plan for adding it to the flock as chickens will more readily accept newcomers with an extended introduction period and ample space, feeders and clutters to maintain the peace.

In either of the above cases it's not recommended to add only 1 bird. 3 is the usual recommended "minimum" recommended (in case something happens to one along the way).

Thanks!!! Jessica

Depends on how you plan on adding it. If you're going to tuck it under the broody, that's one route, though you must be prepared to raise it yourself in case she does not accept it.

If you plan on raising it yourself, then you will need an integration plan for adding it to the flock as chickens will more readily accept newcomers with an extended introduction period and ample space, feeders and clutters to maintain the peace.

In either of the above cases it's not recommended to add only 1 bird. 3 is the usual recommended "minimum" recommended (in case something happens to one along the way).

Thanks!

 

[gossamer]

Hello all. After my one hen healed I reintroduced them slowly and they are doing great. Thank you!
Jessica