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11/16/11 at 6:51pm
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So tonight I made a decision to add 2 of my new birds who are 10-12 week old EE's to the coop while everyone else sleeps BUT it is their first night outside and the best part is both are boys. I am hoping this goes well. Should I be more worried about the fact their boys or that they are with 17 new birds

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Way to many chickens to remember, 7 runner ducks, 2 Turkeys, and 1 huge BO roo.
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11/17/11 at 11:00am
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So tonight I made a decision to add 2 of my new birds who are 10-12 week old EE's to the coop while everyone else sleeps BUT it is their first night outside and the best part is both are boys. I am hoping this goes well. Should I be more worried about the fact their boys or that they are with 17 new birds


I'd think they'd be fine once the pecking order has been re-established, which might take a couple days. As long as you don't have an excessively bossy roo that constantly chases newbies into a corner!big_smile

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