- Feb 28, 2015
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I have my 5 regular chickens and when I say regular, Rhode Island Reds, Transylvannia Naked Neck, Barred Rock,etc. I was given three hens that were really quite beautiful but, we all here on this forum, had a hard time defining them, but I think I have green legged partridge fowl. They followed the look of the breed I pulled up. Slim, green legs, have a wild look and color to them. It has been a month now and they are the most skittish bird I have ever seen, and haven't integrated with the others. The three stay to themselves and if you even LOOK at them, they panic. I am not sure what to do, as I doubt they will be comfortable using the nesting boxes the others do when the time comes. so I think I will put a couple extra boxes on the side of the coop where they tend to congregate the most.. My other chickens are quite friendly without fear and gather around me when I com in the coop and sit with them. I am wondering whether to give these wild ones to a friend, and try to find three more traditional hens. Sorry I went on so long. I want to be the best mama I can and I have always had chickens, but none like this. Thanks.