Silkie was a roo:(

[Onetame]

Well my daughters beloved lil silkie turned out to be a roo so we cannot keep him . I found him a new home no problem and now she wants a new one but I have no idea how to add a new chic to our flock(3) of hens! Should I raise a new chick, or get a older hen? And how can I tell if they are healthy? Any advice is appreciated lol I'm new to this

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

It would be best to get 2

 

[Red Barn Farms]

As has been mentioned it would be a great advantage to all the flock if you purchase two. I'd try getting them the same age as your existing flock if possible. It's a good idea to keep them quarantined away from the others for a period of 30 days to check for any signs of infection and or diseases. Once time is up I'd move them in with the other chickens but in a separate cage until the others get use to them being around. Maybe a week or two or until you see the others not paying that much attention to them. I'd then release them but keep a close eye out for awhile.

from Kentucky

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[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[sumi]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

 

[TwoCrows]

from New Mexico!

Glad you could join!

 

[Onetame]

Ok so I just went to the swap meet and now have 2 silkies and a Japanese black tail in quarantine ! I might be addicted lol, thanks for all the help!

 

[Kevin565]

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad to have you aboard. I love how chicken math gets to everyone. One bird needed + two birds being suggested ends in bringing home three.