Introducing recuperated chicken (no reply)

[Super Admin]

I got no replys on my last post. I was nervous about reintroducing a recuperated hen back into her flock (she had a close encounter with a fox). When her sisters are free ranging we let her out. Whenever they come to close she flaps her wings and runs away. They have attacked her a couple times, but not lately. I need some advise PLEASE!

 

[miss_thenorth]

I think what you are asking for is how to reintroduce this hen back to the flock?

If so, and if what you have tried is not working, I would recommend having her near the others, but divided somehow. So that they can see each other, but not have direct contact. Do this for a while and then once they seem to ignor each other, start letting her out, but keep a close eye on them.

Good luck.

 

[The Zoo]

I'd pretend she was a brand new chicken and slowly reintroduce her like you would any new hen or chick. It takes time and they need to learn about eachother all over again.