Thank you for your post! I have only integrated once and I went to a ton of work with a grow out pen and observing for days. Maybe this time of integrating 6 chicks into an existing flock of 10 hens (5 and 3 year olds) will go smoother. They are a gentle lot and the only problem I had three...
I'm also trying to integrate a Bantam size(Silkie)rooster into my established of 11 large hens. The hens are of two cohorts, aged 4 years and 2 years. The little rooo is barely 3 months old. It is going really well. There have been a few little dust ups lasting about 10 seconds, he defends...
My Light Brahma could never be accused of being gentle. She is not mean, but if she's eating out of my hand or anytime food is involved she is really rough and strong.
One time I found a wild bird egg in the chicken nest. Never figured out what kind, how or why. Just a mystery. I have a covered coop and run but sometimes small birds get in.
Tell me the story about when I was a little fluffy chick and you had to feed me with a dropper and keep me with you until I didn't have anymore pasty butt.