Lavender6
Songster
Hello Everyone,
I have 7 hen, two barred rock and 5 orpingtons. They are all about a year. I added the barred rock when they all were about 7 months old. They are all a little over a year.
I just bought a buff orpington and a lavender roo. They are both about 4 months. I have had them about 2 weeks now and kept them seperated. First, in a huge dog crate in the middle of the run, now I sectioned off a little for the youngins. I tried to put them all together after a week and my big one immediately tried to attack them. SO, of course I took them out.
My question is, since the roo and pullet have grown up and lived together for about 4 months, will the roo protect her from the others? Second question, how long should I keep them apart? Thank you in advance.
I have 7 hen, two barred rock and 5 orpingtons. They are all about a year. I added the barred rock when they all were about 7 months old. They are all a little over a year.
I just bought a buff orpington and a lavender roo. They are both about 4 months. I have had them about 2 weeks now and kept them seperated. First, in a huge dog crate in the middle of the run, now I sectioned off a little for the youngins. I tried to put them all together after a week and my big one immediately tried to attack them. SO, of course I took them out.
My question is, since the roo and pullet have grown up and lived together for about 4 months, will the roo protect her from the others? Second question, how long should I keep them apart? Thank you in advance.