Some ex batt advise please

Chappers · « **on:** March 20, 2008, 12:23 »

How long do you think i should keep my 3 ex batts and 2 other girls apart for.
I was thinking at least 2 weeks but thats just a guess

thanks again Chappers

agapanthus · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2008, 13:11 »

That's probably about right.....as long as they can see each other, or it will take a lot longer!!

Chappers · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2008, 13:19 »

They can see each other but don't seem to take much notice but im sure that will change when they are actually together.

babe · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2008, 15:36 »

when i got my 6, they had a separate run during the day, and i put them to bed each night with the others.

for a few days, they would wait to be put in their run, then one day they just came out with te others.

in less than a week, they were all living happily together. it was surprising how quickly how they settled in

Chappers · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2008, 09:06 »

Quote from: "babe"

when i got my 6, they had a separate run during the day, and i put them to bed each night with the others.

for a few days, they would wait to be put in their run, then one day they just came out with te others.

in less than a week, they were all living happily together. it was surprising how quickly how they settled in

Sooner than i thought, my only real worry is that my 2 fully feathered girls may peck at the 3 that still look a bit rough shall we say :shock:

Viv · « **Reply #5 on:** March 22, 2008, 09:13 »

I kept ours apart for about two weeks, it gave them time to adjust to the big wide world before meeting the other ladies and Thomas. The ladies and Thomas were in full view so did get familiar.
Its best to get them introduced at night, they all come out of the house smelling the same so hopefully no problems.

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