Violet's only companion died today - and it's freezing

[LipsChicks]

I found some day old chicks for sale for $199.00 each! I can't remember the breed but I could find it if you're interested.

 

[Acornewell]

I found some day old chicks for sale for $199.00 each! I can't remember the breed but I could find it if you're interested.

They better lay golden eggs for $199

 

[yogamebird]

All is not well in paradise!! Violet is not only not letting Tilly eat, she is going out of her way to do it. Tilly has been afraid to venture into the run; she has not left the coop in over a week! I'll put a little piece of cheese in the far end of the run for Violet, and one IN the coop for Tilly. Violet will start on her cheese and abandon it to run into the coop to co-opt Tilly's piece. I find I have to close the door to the coop to let Tilly eat. Poor girl is so sweet and docile.

Here's my question. Some of Tilly's former flockmates may still be available. Would it make sense to go get another chicken to give poor Tilly some power in numbers? or could it make matters worse by stirring up the pot and possibly putting Tilly at the very bottom of the totem pole. Tilly's breeders have told us that all the chickens in the flock are gentle and docile.

 

[LipsChicks]

I sure would get another one. Tilly is used to her old flock and absolutely could use a friend. Violet is on her own turf but Tilly is the outsider. Give her a friend!

 

[yogamebird]

Do you think after a few weeks her old flockmate would remember her?

 

[LipsChicks]

I really do.

 

[LipsChicks]

Chickens must have memories because they can be trained. I read that there was a place that trained dogs. When hiring new people to work for them, the new guy was required to train a chicken first.

 

[Acornewell]

I would too! Especially if they are docile birds.

 

[yogamebird]

girls are in a dog crate in the garage. as I write this the blizzard is starting to bear down on us. so we worried that the snow would be so deep that we would not be able to get to the coop and feed and water them. And if we lost power their water would freeze.they seem pretty happy there and they seem to know that they're there for a reason.

 

[Acornewell]

girls are in a dog crate in the garage. as I write this the blizzard is starting to bear down on us. so we worried that the snow would be so deep that we would not be able to get to the coop and feed and water them. And if we lost power their water would freeze.they seem pretty happy there and they seem to know that they're there for a reason.

Maybe since they are not in Violets "territory" they will get the chance to work things out?!?

Stay safe and warm!!!