nurseann
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My chickens have always free ranged but now are wandering into neighbors yards. I'm unable to build a fence. Would it be better to cage them or find them a new home?
Wandering chickens
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If you cannot put up a secure run for them - then I guess it would be best to rehome them. Maybe your neighbors would like them. Then you could still see them.
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nurseann
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I've read it can be quite stressful to try to bring in new chickens into an established group. Anyone have thoughts on this? Don't want them miserable 
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These links may help
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1015820/reintegration-by-supervised-visits#post_15742910
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/introducing-a-single-hen-to-an-existing-flock
Intro chicks to adults
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1069595/introducing-chicks-to-adults#post_16276224
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/introducing-new-chickens-using-the-see-but-don-t-touch-method
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1098683/introducing-new-chickens-to-old-flock#post_16895615
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https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1015820/reintegration-by-supervised-visits#post_15742910
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/adding-to-your-flock
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/introducing-a-single-hen-to-an-existing-flock
Intro chicks to adults
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1069595/introducing-chicks-to-adults#post_16276224
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/introducing-new-chickens-using-the-see-but-don-t-touch-method
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1098683/introducing-new-chickens-to-old-flock#post_16895615
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there's something there they like, try giving them a little more feed or house snacks, mine seem to do it in phases. My neighbors don't mind the visit and I live in a pretty safe place.
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nurseann
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Thanks for the advice. I think if I rehome them it'll be to someone who does not have any chickens.
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