I currently had 5 hens (2 are 5 months old and 3 are 6 months old). I had the opportunity to get a 6th hen who is 6 months old from someone who is 18 miles from me. So I thought that she is the same age as my older hens, and the owner of the hen participates in the NPIP and said his hens are healthy. Since I am 6 months into my backyard chicken experience, I did not do the research I should have. The new hen is the same size as the other hens but they will not let her eat or drink. Tonight I found her asleep outside the coop.
Should I keep her separate from the others and gradually get her introduced. How do I do it? I also have a mother hen and 3 pullets. The mother hen was part of the group but I separated her when she raised the chicks (the pullets are 10 weeks old.)
What do I do about the lone hen? How do I ensure she is warm at night if I separate her from the other hens?
Thanks
Should I keep her separate from the others and gradually get her introduced. How do I do it? I also have a mother hen and 3 pullets. The mother hen was part of the group but I separated her when she raised the chicks (the pullets are 10 weeks old.)
What do I do about the lone hen? How do I ensure she is warm at night if I separate her from the other hens?
Thanks