New pullet, acting depressed?

[HollowOfWisps]

Are the pellets layer pellets or a flock raiser type pellets? I didn't catch the "hen pellets" in your own comment, but if you have "Layer" pellets then I agree with the above on switching to a flock raiser.

 

[LaFleche]

No no elephant absolutely loves her, she wasn’t raised with any other chickens so my flock “attacking” her scared her but Babs never did that, she’d just cuddle with her, she was freaking out when I took her away from her

Ah, so I got that wrong, sorry.

 

[TinyRaptorDodos]

Are the pellets layer pellets or a flock raiser type pellets? I didn't catch the "hen pellets" in your own comment, but if you have "Layer" pellets then I agree with the above on switching to a flock raiser.

I’m not quite sure but my rooster also eats it, I think it might be an all? It was the Alaska mill and feed bag and I don’t think it had anything on the bag saying that, just a white bag so I’d have to check with the person who ordered it for me

 

[TinyRaptorDodos]

Ah, so I got that wrong, sorry.

Oh it’s completely fine, I don’t think I did explain that they became best friends so it would’ve confused me too

 

[TinyRaptorDodos]

Are the pellets layer pellets or a flock raiser type pellets? I didn't catch the "hen pellets" in your own comment, but if you have "Layer" pellets then I agree with the above on switching to a flock raiser.

Okay they’re layer pellets… my rooster also eats them though, i was watching her and noticed she was trying to break them so I do think she’s having a hard time eating them so I gave her rice in a small bowl and she ate a bit then kept complaining about being alone so I put her back outside in the coop on the roost, I will be getting chick feed tomorrow

She’s in between the blue hen (elephant) and the blue roo(Kia)

 

[TX Chick Noob]

Layer pellets aren’t good for your rooster. The excess calcium can cause kidney issues and other health problems. If you have a mixed flock it would be better to feed an all flock type of feed and supply oyster shell on the side for the laying hens to get their calcium. All flock is also usually higher protein, which can help during molt and with general health. And if you have very young chickens that you integrate early it might even be better to feed a grower feed.