1. Jan 21, 2010 #1
   

   MuranoFarms Chillin' With My Peeps

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   I was wondering what everyone does in regards to bringing in a new hen?
   I was planning on keeping her in a separate pen for 30 days. Then I was told that I didn't need to if I was familiar with the home she came from and was sure they didn't have anything contagious. I see the point, but I was sorta thinking of 'better to be safe then sorry'
   
   What do you do?

    
3. Jan 21, 2010 #2
   

   FLF Chillin' With My Peeps

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   Quarentine, quarentine, quarentine. Always. Even a perfectly healthy looking bird can wind up with something not good, just from having thier immune system weakened by stress...

    
5. Jan 21, 2010 #3
   

   gryeyes Covered in Pet Hair & Feathers

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   My slice of heaven in Somerset, CA

   Quote:I'll be watching this thread, as I will soon be adding two POL hens to my flock of 6 not-yet-laying pullets and an adolescent roo.

    

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