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    Introducing a young roo to an established flock of hens

    Thanks Debbie292d, we’re taking it a day at a time 😅
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    Introducing a young roo to an established flock of hens

    Thank youTwoCrows, that’s what I’m doing. Things have calmed down some in the last couple days. I let him get out and free range with the flock during the day, but put him in his separate sectioned off place at night. most of my younger girls stay with him and don’t challenge him now, but my 2...
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    Introducing a young roo to an established flock of hens

    Hi Jenbirdee! I’m hoping they get used to him, but 3 of my older girls are very unhappy lol. I tried letting him free range with them yesterday, but those 3 pick on him, fight him. The others seem ok with him, but these are my oldest girls. He defended himself at first, but then just started...
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    Introducing a young roo to an established flock of hens

    Hi everyone! I’m new to BYC but have had my flock of hens for about 7 yrs now. I’ve lost and added precious girls to my flock, but never had a roo. Last week my daughter gave me a roo that she got with new chicks this spring. He’s 18 weeks old and adorable, but my older girls are NOT having it...
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