We got our very first flock last year in March. We had 7 hens who all grew up together. We let the first broody hatch eggs that resulted in two new birds. One hen, one roo. In recent months we lost 3 hens so pecking order changed. Gladys, my remaining BJG, is definitely on the outside now. Maybe because she won’t let the Rooster touch her? The two of them have had words more than once and she puffs up like a big black cotton ball when he comes near her. I’ve been finding her all alone more often than not. Not good since they free range for most of the afternoon. Now, we added 6 new chicks this year. They are currently at about 10 weeks. We have them in a coop of their own that connects by an adjoining run that can be sectioned off. So far both flocks seem fine together - no fights, no bullying. Both flocks still separate at bed time though. Should I try to add Gladys to their flock? I don’t want her to be a solo chicken. My hope is to integrate and just have one flock by the time it’s all said and done.
That was a lot, thank you if you got through all of it and followed! Now, what would you do?
That was a lot, thank you if you got through all of it and followed! Now, what would you do?
Now it’s like Roscoe (the rooster) just keeps edging her out.
