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- May 5, 2021
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I have 3 chickens about 6 months old. What is a normal reaction if they are introduced to 2 baby chicks? I tried putting the baby chicks in with them and the big ones pecked at them. Is this normal?
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Thank you!!!Big chickens peck at strange chickens, they especially peck at smaller chickens. It's normal the chicken social structure can be brutal.
Thank you SO much!!!Yes, it is normal, but not necessarily safe. I use a look but don't touch method of introducing new flock members. The new littles are separated from the bigs so they can see each other, but not touch. I made wire cage inside my run for my current babies to spend time outside during the day and have a dog crate inside the coop for night.