New chicken mother

[Kate Singh]

Hi, I'm a new mother of 5 Leghorn hens that were rescued from a factory farm. I picked them up from Animal Place in Grass Valley and I've been a bit of a fussy, nervous hen myself but my girls seem very content and have taken to the coop and their yard just fine. One of them already follows me about but carefully.

I thought they would take time to warm up being that they were factory chickens. They seem unphased by kids, dogs, and the adults, however, the appearance of a cat and they will complain heartily even though the cat is already bored with them.

I am thrilled to have them but nervous. I just want them to get along and be happy and look less scraggly and dirt with time.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join us here! How kind of you take in some factory girls, I'm sure they are enjoying their new life with you. It sure does sound like they are

Good luck with them in the future and be sure to ask any questions. Everyone here to help you along the way.

Enjoy your time here on BYC and all the chicken chat

 

[drumstick diva]

Please relax and give them a chance to settle in. Sounds like they are making good progress. If you post photos of them we can suggest ways to get them looking more like happy, healthy chickens.

You may want to check them for mites or lice, and maybe worm them. I'm assuming none of this was done in their factory home. Good food, clean water, and fresh air will do a lot for their looks and personalities.

 

[blackdust951]

thank you for joining us!

 

[Kate Singh]

Hi

Glad you could join us here! How kind of you take in some factory girls, I'm sure they are enjoying their new life with you. It sure does sound like they are

Good luck with them in the future and be sure to ask any questions. Everyone here to help you along the way.

Enjoy your time here on BYC and all the chicken chat

Thank you so much! This is a great site and my girls already gifted me with 4 eggs on their first full day with us!

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
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[MINDANAO DAVE]

Thank you so much! This is a great site and my girls already gifted me with 4 eggs on their first full day with us!

Just take this time to enjoy them and don't over think them. They will bring you years of joy and am amaze you at the same time.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC You're already doing the right things, so keep up the good work and enjoy the rent they pay. Again, welcome and thanks for joining us

 

[Kate Singh]

Please relax and give them a chance to settle in. Sounds like they are making good progress. If you post photos of them we can suggest ways to get them looking more like happy, healthy chickens.

You may want to check them for mites or lice, and maybe worm them. I'm assuming none of this was done in their factory home. Good food, clean water, and fresh air will do a lot for their looks and personalities.

Hi! I've had the girls for a week now and they are looking great and follow me around everywhere. They get lots of great scraps, have plenty of space, clean water and a the life!

 

[Kate Singh]

Just take this time to enjoy them and don't over think them. They will bring you years of joy and am amaze you at the same time.

I've had them for a week now and I just adore them. They are doing great and thriving. I am amazed at how easy they are and how fast they have taken to us. They are not afraid or nervous about anything. I think they know they have landed a pretty good life here.