Very informative article on adding new chicks to an existing flock.
Two things missing imho.
Two things missing imho.
- If you have a small group of chicks with a broody, integration is of no concern if you have enough space and clutter. In general the mother defends the chicks and the chicks search protection with the mother.
- The see don’t touch method for young chicks. Where the chicks have an area they can escape to.