Settling In

We are settling into our routine, which is odd with over two dozen chickens in the basement. One difficulty we have had centers around Elvira, our Turken. Her flock-mates have taken to pecking on her bare little neck. It is all scabby & roughed up, so she is in the "isolation ward." We were able to erect a baby gate in the chick brooder, so Elvira can be with the others without being nibbled on. I posted some questions about Elvira on Backyardchickens.com. One thing I learned is that it is common for Turkens to be targeted for abuse. One woman even sent me pictures of a pen she created to keep her two Turkens from being injured by the rest of the flock. I just dunno... The prospect of building a second coop & run for this girlie does not excite me.