Introducing silkies to my lonely hen

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fldiver97 said:
Welcome :welcome Nice to have you here! A couple of water and feeding stations, space, maybe something like big logs or plants to allow to get out of line of sight. I also scatter some BOSS on the ground so everyone is bust with treats and mingles
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sourland said:
Welcome to BYC. Patience, space, multiple feed and water stations - it will take a while for a dominant large fowl hen to accept smaller silky hens.
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Mama Bopeep is making a little progress with the 2 silkies (Isabelle & Iris) and my Sweet Pea. They have a large run of 16 x 6, so the dog kennel/small run for the silkies are working out. So as of now they have their own water/feed stations/grit.
I had all 3 out yesterday to forage around so big enough yard (3acres). But I keep a eye on them I lost one to a hawk 3 years ago. And they get their treats! Love those mealworms. Can't wait till I get home from work just to see them again.....
 
Been awhile but giving a update for my 3 little girls, so since Mrs. Peckerpants (Sweetpea) still has a little attitude towards my silkies Isabelle and Iris my husband came up with a great idea since we have a big run and coop let's divide it. So each side has 4 x16 run and inside 6x8 for each side they can still see each other, the silkies don't pay any attention to her, but boy oh boy if she eats her treats first and they get theirs she wants in and she wants those treats! I do have to let them out separate still but that's ok more time outside then inside, that's coming soon enough with winter around the corner....... Just love those chickie wickies
 
BaaKaaawk said:
I'm the black sheep here. I just throw mine all together regardless of ages, breed, etc. and let them figure it out. 20 years of chickening and I can honestly say I have never lost a chicken in an introduction. Beat up, stood on, head pecked... yes all of the above- but I guess I'm more of a naturalist and they do that for a reason that people don't comprehend. Nature isn't like people- they work it out. The only caveat is I have plenty of space and usually around 30 chickens... so they pecking order is rather complex, enough so I don't think they can even keep it straight sometimes! :)

Regardless, I'd listen to the people who have introduced small flocks over me in this case for sure- and WELCOME!
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Thanks, put things in perspective for me, I lost my 2nd girl tonite & am down to 1 with emotions running high! A brand newbie country girl 1st "flock" it seems so personal, ur post is a reality check that is welcome
 

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