So, I adopted three pullets as a total newbie...
Two are stuck together at the wing- same breed, probably sex-link ISA brown or something. They are supposedly 4 or 5 months old.
The third is a Sicilian Buttercup, and may be much younger, as young as 2 or 3 months. They were all raised/living together somewhat free range with three other pullets in their previous home.
Now, the two older ones are frequently ganging up on the little buttercup- chasing and pecking. the buttercup is starting to sleep in the nest box to keep away from the others.
so- is this just a big no-no, having pullets of different ages together? I am thinking I might need to find a new home for the buttercup anyways- she is so flighty, and I have a small backyard coop set-up. She is not at all docile, and while the other two are getting more and more used to me and eating from my hand, etc, I haven't been able to get near her. It's a real feat getting her back in the coop, let me tell you.
If I gave her away, what would be the best way to replace her? With a pullet of the same age or older than the two I already have? Would having the same breed help?
Any insight into all of this would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
( see http://picasaweb.google.com/zoeart/Chickens for pics)
Two are stuck together at the wing- same breed, probably sex-link ISA brown or something. They are supposedly 4 or 5 months old.
The third is a Sicilian Buttercup, and may be much younger, as young as 2 or 3 months. They were all raised/living together somewhat free range with three other pullets in their previous home.
Now, the two older ones are frequently ganging up on the little buttercup- chasing and pecking. the buttercup is starting to sleep in the nest box to keep away from the others.
so- is this just a big no-no, having pullets of different ages together? I am thinking I might need to find a new home for the buttercup anyways- she is so flighty, and I have a small backyard coop set-up. She is not at all docile, and while the other two are getting more and more used to me and eating from my hand, etc, I haven't been able to get near her. It's a real feat getting her back in the coop, let me tell you.
If I gave her away, what would be the best way to replace her? With a pullet of the same age or older than the two I already have? Would having the same breed help?
Any insight into all of this would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
( see http://picasaweb.google.com/zoeart/Chickens for pics)
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