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[Hennyfromdblock]

Just got one of my dream chickens, a polish hen. Which I’m still iffy about on gender. The person I got her from said she’s about 2yrs old and lays. I’ve done my research before hand and noticed the difference between their head feathers. Now it does seem to me that it’s a she but doesn’t hurt to ask. Also any tips on introducing to the flock? The last time I introduced were my two 2 month old chicks to my 4 hens at the time and they all took them in without a squabble. Now I have 6 chickens and 2 of those are big mamas that just tag along and bully the roosters, so I know they’re going to come after her. At the moment she’s free ranging with them (they free range all day and are only In their coop for sleepy time) and she’s only been chased but not pecked. I do have a seperate spot for her at night or should I put her in their coop? I’m afraid that in the mornings they’re gonna beat her up while they wait for me to open their door to free range. Thank you guys in advance! Below are some pictures of the new babe.

 

[WIchickMama]

She looks like a she, from what I can tell. She is beautiful-her lacing is amazing.

 

[Little Baby Bean]

Just got one of my dream chickens, a polish hen. Which I’m still iffy about on gender. The person I got her from said she’s about 2yrs old and lays. I’ve done my research before hand and noticed the difference between their head feathers. Now it does seem to me but doesn’t hurt to ask. Also any tips on introducing to the flock? I have 6 chickens and 2 of those are big mamas that just tag along and bully the roosters, so I know they’re going to come after her. At the moment she’s free ranging with them (they free range all day and are only In their coop for sleepy time) and she’s only been chased but not pecked. I do have a seperate spot for her at night or should I put her in their coop? I’m afraid that in the mornings they’re gonna beat her up while they wait for me to open their door to free range. Thank you guys in advance! Below are some pictures of the new babe. View attachment 2858574View attachment 2858575View attachment 2858573

She is a hen!

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Agree, looks female, but can you post a full body side view, so saddle feathers are visible?

 

[Hennyfromdblock]

She looks like a she, from what I can tell. She is beautiful-her lacing is amazing.

Great thank you so much! And yes she’s is very beautiful and such a sweetheart.

 

[Hennyfromdblock]

She is a hen!

Thank you !

 

[Little Baby Bean]

Thank you !

Yup!!

 

[Hennyfromdblock]

Agree, looks female, but can you post a full body side view, so saddle feathers are visible?

Thank you! Yes of course. Best I could do, She’s busy running around exploring and chasing squirrels already .

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Thank you! Yes of course. Best I could do, She’s busy running around exploring and chasing squirrels already .

Hen!

 

[cherrynberry]

Thank you! Yes of course. Best I could do, She’s busy running around exploring and chasing squirrels already .

Bearded silver laced Polish hen!!!