So, my first post a few weeks ago was about my lost flock (to a weasel). I mentioned the story at a family gathering and my husband's cousin said "Want new chickens?" and I said "YES!" of course.
I went to pick up my 5 new babies 2 days ago and I'm a little concerned about one of them.
Our cousin gave us 4 pullets from one hatching (they are about 4 months I would guess) and 1 pullet from another hatching (she is about 3 months and much smaller than the other 4). The little one we call "Henrietta". So the 4 girls all hang out together - since they are sisters and little Henrietta is an outcast. Our cousin was hoping that the change of scenery would allow Henrietta to fit into the flock better (her momma abandoned her very young and the rest of the flock was picking on her). The Fab 4 don't peck at Henrietta - but they do chase her away from the food and water.
So, my questions are:
a) Do you think the 4 will accept Henrietta over time?
b) What should I do in the meantime to make sure Henrietta is okay?
Henrietta is a little sweety and I'm already more attached to her than I was our first flock that I raised from little chicks. I'm trying to win all my new chickies over with lots of treats and attention, but I really want the 4 to accept Henrietta into their group.
Any advice?
I went to pick up my 5 new babies 2 days ago and I'm a little concerned about one of them.
Our cousin gave us 4 pullets from one hatching (they are about 4 months I would guess) and 1 pullet from another hatching (she is about 3 months and much smaller than the other 4). The little one we call "Henrietta". So the 4 girls all hang out together - since they are sisters and little Henrietta is an outcast. Our cousin was hoping that the change of scenery would allow Henrietta to fit into the flock better (her momma abandoned her very young and the rest of the flock was picking on her). The Fab 4 don't peck at Henrietta - but they do chase her away from the food and water.
So, my questions are:
a) Do you think the 4 will accept Henrietta over time?
b) What should I do in the meantime to make sure Henrietta is okay?
Henrietta is a little sweety and I'm already more attached to her than I was our first flock that I raised from little chicks. I'm trying to win all my new chickies over with lots of treats and attention, but I really want the 4 to accept Henrietta into their group.
Any advice?