It looks like Fria is healthy again and ready to go back out to the coop tomorrow. She's been inside for a though. Things have changed since she's been out. Her mama has only had 2 to look after and has moved then up to the roost at night. I'm nor sure if she'll welcome Fria back or not remember her. I'm also concerned about sending her back out into the cold. Any advice on this or am I overly concerned?
Take her out in the morning, but stay with her if possible and watch how she interacts with the others very closely. There may be a little hazing to re-establish her position in the pecking order, which will probably be pretty low, but that is to be expected. Watch her for signs of stress though, in particular her wanting to be alone and fluffing up. Check her later in the afternoon to see if she has a spot on the roost near the other birds, if she is still on the floor, or is not near anyone else you will probably have to bring her back into a more protected/warm area for the night.
It may be a quick integration or it may take a few days to get her back into the flock, it depends on how accepting they are of new arrivals. It will be a real toss up as far as her mama recognizing her again... it would be great if she does, but a big if after a week or so away.
Last night I put the following in the incubator, best as I remember: 50+ Rhodebars 30+ Welsummers 10 CCL's 10 Midget White turkeys (not sure about fertility, but I have to try) 13 blue egg laying black sex links (Ameracauna roo over Barred Holland hens) Still dodging the "do you have room for all those chicks?" questions with the statement that I plan to sell most of them. I will make an extra special deal for my friends here . . .
fruits & veggies good...wine, I would LOVE too, but unfortunately cannot
..although I am sure Annie could cover for me!
...by the way..that label is so cool! in other words..one of each would do just fine..
***Got an egg yesterday and today
...I believe they are from two different wyandottes....the Marans are now over 5 months...but I guess this is a challenging time of year
...to expect too much
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. Thank you again for the fertile eggs. Having the chicks has really brightened my spirits when I've needed it. 