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My top hen has finally allowed (to an extent), the 3 black Orps into the flock. They are all roughly the same age about 20-24 weeks old. None of them laying yet. They are allowed to free range for 3 hours in the backyard when I get home from work I have 2 14 week old Ameraucanas that are in...

Are you having integration troubles as well?

Thank you! They are about 20-24 weeks old and still not laying. I have 2 10 week old Ameraucana chicks that will be integrated when they are much bigger, and the process will begin anew. I plan on downsizing, as the coop is only 4x4, with nesting boxes in the back that adds to the coop...

Hi! It took a month to integrate my 3 Blk Orps with the other 3 pullets! What a bunch of bullies. They finally let the one on the bottom of the pecking order onto the roost. I tried everything to get her up there, to no avail. Sure makes me happy to see my six girls getting along, although...

This has been a great help! I recently acquired 3 Black Orp pullets approximately 4 months old, after having to find homes for 3 roos, and it sure has upset the balance with the original flock of pullets. Orps are usually so docile and are usually bullied, and the top pullet is a Blue Orp and...

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I meant to write that they are 12-20 weeks old and not months. Does that make a difference? The remaining pullets are not yet laying, but the 2 new ones will be laying, and they are only 6-8 months old.

What do you do when you have acquired a mixed flock of "pullets" ranging in age 12-20 months of age and they all get along. One month later you realize you have to cull 5 roos and replace them with new pullets. How do you integrate the new ones with the remaining 2.