Re-introducing Broody to her Sisters

Russellintheundergrowth · « **on:** March 16, 2008, 15:09 »

Another one for the eggheads.
My broody Speckled hen, having successfully reared just one chick :oops: , has seen her sisters only through the fence for the last 9 weeks. How can I bring these two back into the flock without too many feathers flying?
:evil: I am thinking of pushing them both into the hut tonight.
:? But I don't want to upset them too much.
Russ.

Lost in France · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2008, 16:09 »

Try it...it should work as they've seen each other. She'll protect her chick and putting them in at night is the best way. You can always split them again if tomorrow they squabble!

Good luck!

Judi

Russellintheundergrowth · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2008, 19:40 »

They are in ! I'll let you know how it goes.
Russ

Russellintheundergrowth · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2008, 19:19 »

Timid chick was a bit reluctant to come out to play today and there was a lot of noise at bedtime, but nothing too blooming I hope. Thanks, Russ.

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