Introducing a Single Hen to an Existing Flock

Thanks for sharing how you made this work with less-than-cooperative chickens. I loved the evolving story of Edith as she made your coop/run her home as well.

This is an informative read for anyone integrating adult chickens.

Great article! Good info, very interesting, well written and I love the pics. You never disappoint, azygous, thank you!

Loved how you dealt with this problem. Good example.

Great article - great pictures.

Impressive! Can't believe that someone just left her to waste away. Great work

Very comprehensive!

Glad to have this information. I want to be able to do this.

Helpful article for integrating new flock members

Wonderful article! Gives me hope. I am currently about 3 weeks into trying to integrate a beautiful Barred Rock Hen into my small flock (4) She came from the exact same situation, abandonment by previous owner when they moved. A friend of mine was working at the house, saw her all alone & called me. She has bonded with me & spends a lot of time in the house when the stress of the other girls gets to her. (& ME!) Last night she spent her first night sleeping in the large coop & there was no bloodshed! Taking it slowly, but there is hope!

this is a wonderful example of how to integrate. I find some examples seem rushed. I think it’s so important to slowly introduce our girls to each other. Thanks so much

Though I only have two hen and a new one to integrate this article has given me direction. It was what I needed to hear as I integrate my new little hen into the flock of two. I understand it takes time and patients. Great article thank you.

I loved reading this article! How wonderful of you to save poor abandoned Edith. I'm sure she's happier than she'd ever been before.

What a wonderful blend of instruction combined with story telling. Such an informative post, but a pleasurable read, as well. Thank you for sharing!

nice article, well written. I have added a single adult hen to an established flock in a similar fashion. See but no touch after quarantine, adding chicken to the roost when it’s dark and mingling with the flock under supervision works ( at least for me) well. Few scuffles but no war, takes a little time but well worth it!

Mahalo for the thoughtful tutorial and sharing of your story. I will definitely refer to the useful information when integrating myself. Best of luck to you and your beautiful flock.

Very well written, glad Edith survived abandonment to be given a great new life with your flock!

Me and my wife did similar scenerio with our only rooster but he made a guicker transition after all he was the only man chicken

You really have that girl a second chance. You rock.

Great article, good details, and pictures.