Introducing Bantams

[lizardboy55]

Hello everyone,

I just recently bought a mille de fleur and my silkie won't leave her alone. I introduced her at night and sprayed them with vinegar so they all smelt the same. I had no problems last time I introduced a new bird. I'm just looking for any tips on how to get them to get along. The silkie is the only one I am having problems with. The mille de fleur has been separated so they can see each other but can't interact for the past two days. I just don't want to go too long with no interaction because last time I did they never got along.

Please let me know your thoughts and any suggestions you may have!

Thanks,
Matt

 

[TheTwoRoos]

Leave them like that for about four or threee more days and stick her back in there at night.Secondly,don’t spray them with vinegar,chickens don’t really want to be wet.Not sure where that method was brought up at but it obviously doesn’t work.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Integration takes longer than a few days. A single bird is harder. Chickens are visual so spraying birds with vinegar does nothing but irritate them. It will take as long as it takes. Rushing it can cause problems. When dealing with bantams thankfully it's mostly noise, though sometimes they can get a bit vicious too.

 

[TheTwoRoos]

Yes,bantams can be very dramatic,regardless if new bird or old bird.

 

[SueT]

Mille Fleur D'Uccle? They are very shy and reserved. Give them a 'see-no-touch' set up boo they can get aquatinted.