Can I add pullets to existing flock?

[MomsGoneMild]

I only have room for 5 chickens. Currently I have two. The other 3 wont be available as "started pullets" until October. By then, my two little ones will be 6 months old. Can I safely add started pullets to them since they will likely all be around the same age?

I appreciate any advice. Thanks!

xoxo Annmarie

 

[Achickenwrangler#1]

Of course you can! Just add them at night, and never just one at a time. Make sure they have room to get away from each other if needed.

 

[cthockeymom]

We are new at all of this. Just got our first 4 pullets in April and all are happy and laying daily (at 22 - 24 wks). We wanted to add 2 more to our flock but heard horror stories. What do you think we should do????