I have a Millie Fleur who is just under a year old. She lost her friend to a hawk about a month ago. I have since stopped her from free ranging and now have her in a large run. Anyway, she seemed very lonely all by herself. I could not find another hen her age, so I just got two six week old chicks. I am currently keeping them indoors because is seems quite cold yet. I am wondering when I should introduce them to her. I have brought the Millie Fleur into the house to let her check them out, but have not let her too close. I know she will want to to the pecking order thing and am scared she will hurt them if they are too young but at the same time I don't want her to be lonely anymore. Any advise?
