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  1. JanO

    when can you put the chicks with the hens?

    I just let my 6 week old chicks out of the pen/brooder today, into the coop with the door open so they can venture outside if they choose to.. So far they are curious and they look outside, but haven't ventured out yet. The older hens don't seem to be interested in them at all. although my...
  2. JanO

    when can you put the chicks with the hens?

    I would put them in a cage where they can see the new chicks, but not get to them for at least a week. Then let them out when you can keep an eye on them. The older hens will be kind of tough on the new ones for a few days while they work out the pecking order but they will soon blend in together.
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