I rescued a hen ...and older then I believe....she was found outdoors in downtown Rosemont by a friend who had watched her for several days roam around in a park. She has trimmed top beak which I hate when they do this to chickens.... so eating seems hard for her. I've been having to wet layer pellets and form a mash in a deep bowl so she can eat, she didn't seem like she was able to eat the pellets I have for my other hens. Shes a sweet hen. But seems to be old but in good health. Ive been keeping her separate from my flock of 7 chickens..she's in a temp coop in the garage. Ive had her around my girls a little bit at a time to try to introduce her into my flock but of course they fight. And she seems to,be the one starting fights mostly. Ive never had to integrate chicken into my flock so I'm scared . I know they need to establish the pecking order with any newcomers, its seems like this hen was top chicken or may have even been an indoor pet and was never around other Chickens. She does not dust bathe. She acts like an indoor chicken. My top hen pecked her in a fight and drew blood. She did not like her. I do not know if I will be able to integrate her into my flock. My girls are very precious to me and never fight with each other. Any ideas or help would be appreciated..I would like to be able to keep her if they get along, or if anyone is interested in taking her????? I am located in yorkville il
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Why would someone do that??
